ANNOUNCEMENTS
Debugged S3 E2: The Inside Scoop of Tech Reporting with Kelcee Griffis
What’s up Challengers!! Welcome back to Debugged, the Congressional App Challenge’s alumni-led podcast that connects the country’s youth with technology by debugging the intricate world of computer science! In this episode, host Medha Gupta interviews Kelcee Griffis, a journalist at The Morning Brew who reports on the consumer technology that connects us all. Griffis touches […]
Capitol Hill Lights Up with STEM Brilliance at #HouseOfCode 2024
On April 10-11, 2024, Capitol Hill was abuzz with excitement as #HouseOfCode, the annual celebration of the Congressional App Challenge winners, took center stage at the U.S. Capitol. Over 350 talented young coders from across the nation descended on Washington to demonstrate their award-winning apps, engage with Congress, and explore the future of STEM.
The Debugged Podcast is Back! Episode 1 of Season 3 with Dr. Natalie Lao is Out Now!
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 […]
Inspiring the Next Generation: Join Us at #HouseOfCode to Witness the Future of Tech
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.
Save the Date: #HouseOfCode is Scheduled for April 10-11
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.
Meet our Spring 2024 Interns!
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 […]
App Challengers Embrace AI as they Code for Congress
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.
Congress Paves the Way for STEM Brilliance in Record-Breaking 2023 App Challenge
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 […]
Ryan Kirzner to Head Hill Relations at the Congressional App Challenge
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. […]