2018
The Congressional App Challenge (CAC) is an annual competition aimed at encouraging U.S. high school and middle school students to learn how to code by creating their own applications (APPS). The Challenge is intended to highlight the value of computer science and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education and encourage students to engage in these fields. By encouraging and recognizing our nation’s young programming talent, Congress hopes to shine a light on the growing importance of these skills. #Congress4CS
The Congressional App Challenge (CAC) is an annual competition aimed at encouraging U.S. high school and middle school students to learn how to code by creating their own applications (APPS). The Challenge is intended to highlight the value of computer science and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education and encourage students to engage in these fields. By encouraging and recognizing our nation’s young programming talent, Congress hopes to shine a light on the growing importance of these skills. #Congress4CS
New Mexico - Congressional District 3
Congressman Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.)
“Congratulations to Terrell and Elias on winning this year’s Congressional App Challenge! The App Challenge is an exciting way for students in New Mexico and across the country to learn more about coding and technology, ultimately encouraging them to pursue STEM opportunities both in and out of the classroom.” Ben Ray Lujan
“It’s critical that the United States provides students with the skills they need to succeed in today’s economy, and investments in STEM education must be a part of that investment. Thank you to all the schools and students who participated in this year’s competition!” Ben Ray Lujan
First Place Winners:
Terrell Toldeo and Elias Trancosa, both seniors at Santa Fe Indian School, Toldeo and Trancosa’s app, “Naruto Self Defense,” teaches people to express and defend themselves through hand signs used by the main character in the Japanese manga series, “Naruto.” The app was created to help students feel more comfortable with self-expression.
Second Place:
Los Alamos High School students Javier McTeigue and William McTeigue, and Las Alamos Middle School student Kelly Isabella McTeigue. Their app, “Road Trip History,” gives travelers information about towns and cities as they drive through on a road trip, allowing students to follow along and even become “Road Trip Rangers.”
Third Place:
Capital High School junior German Rojo. German’s app provides school administrators with a tool for collecting student feedback.
The Congressional App Challenge is an app creation competition for students of middle and high school age. Student apps were judged on the quality of their idea, including creativity and originality; implementation of their idea, including user experience and design; and demonstrated excellence of coding and programming skills.
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