Congresswoman Matsui Kicks Off First Annual Congressional Student App Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
CONTACT: JONELLE TRIMMER
(202) 225-7163
Congresswoman Matsui Kicks Off First Annual Congressional Student App Challenge
Office to hold informational session for students on Thursday, February 6th
Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) announced the launch of the first annual congressional science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) academic competition, the House Student App Challenge, for the 6th Congressional District. Established by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013, this competition is a nationwide event that invites high school students from all participating congressional districts to compete by creating and exhibiting their software application, or "app," for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice.
"It is imperative that we foster an interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in today's students. The next decade is estimated to create approximately 8.5 million STEM job opportunities, but it is also estimated that the U.S. will face a shortage of 1 million STEM graduates," said Congresswoman Matsui. "The House Student App Challenge is an exciting opportunity for students in the Sacramento region to explore STEM fields while learning how to create an app."
The House Student App Challenge is open to all high school students who live in or attend schools located in the 6th Congressional District. Students entering the competition must provide a YouTube or VIMEO video demo explaining their app and what they learned through the competition process during the competition submission period between February 1, 2014 and April 30, 2014.
Local high school students are invited to attend an informational session in Sacramento at Hacker Lab (1715 I Street) on Thursday, February 6th at 4:00 PM. At the informational session participants can learn more details about the contest and about what resources will be available to them during the contest. Students interested in attending should RSVP to MatsuiRSVP@mail.house.gov or call her Sacramento office at (916) 498-5600 for more information.
More details on submitting a contest entry, the rules of the competition, and helpful programming resources can be found at matsui.house.gov/congressional-app-challenge on Congresswoman Matsui's website or at StudentAppChallenge.house.gov.
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