Welcome back to the third season of Debugged, the official Congressional App Challenge alumni-led podcast! We’re more excited than ever to be with you for a new season of the show that connects the country’s youth with technology by debugging the intricate world of computer science. By highlighting trends in the industry, breaking down complicated […]
Mark your calendars for April 11th! #HouseOfCode is just a few weeks away, and as we enter our tenth year, we’re more excited than ever before to showcase the incredible talents that the Congressional App Challenge has fostered. Don’t miss out on the most exciting demo day in Washington.
Congressman Zach Nunn and Congressman Ted Lieu, the Co-Chairs of the Congressional App Challenge for the 118th Congress, announce the #HouseofCode 2024 dates and congratulates all the participants of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge.
Meera Popli: Meera Popli is a senior at the University of Southern California studying Political Science and Business Law. Her emphasis is Human Rights and Law, a field she has been interested in for years. She is excited to apply to knowledge and experience she gains from her time as a Congressional Affairs Intern for […]
In a record-breaking year for the 2023 Congressional App Challenge, young innovators not only showcased their coding prowess but also embraced the transformative power of artificial intelligence. As a nationwide competition encouraging students to pursue careers in STEM and computer science, artificial intelligence presents an opportunity to empower a broader audience to engage in coding.
The 2023 Congressional App Challenge has officially come to a close – and what a year it’s been! This year’s Challenge saw an unprecedented level of participation, with 374 Members of the House of Representatives hosting competitions, surpassing the previous record of 340. As a nationwide competition encouraging students to pursue careers in STEM and […]
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional App Challenge and its partners at the Internet Education Foundation are excited to welcome the newest addition to our team, Ryan Kirzner. Taking over as Congressional Operations Coordinator, Ryan will be the Challenge’s frontline liaison, connecting today’s members of Congress with tomorrow’s coding talent. An official initiative of the U.S. […]
Two App Challengers Among Winners Representing 43 Countries Joining the Rise Global Initiative New Cycle of Applications Now Open for Talented 15 to 17-year-olds to Join the Rise Global Community. Washington, D.C., October 5, 2023 – Today, Schmidt Futures, in collaboration with the Rhodes Trust and the Congressional App Challenge announced the 2023 cohort of Rise Global […]
More Members of Congress are hosting Congressional App Challenges in 2023 than ever before – with dozens more expected to sign up in the coming weeks! As of today, 345 Members of Congress are actively hosting Congressional App Challenges for students in their districts, representing 79% of the House of Representatives and eclipsing the previous […]
