This year marks the first annual Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Academic Competition, the “House App Contest.” This new competition is designed to engage student’s creativity and encourage their participation in STEM education fields. Established by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013, this competition is a nationwide event that allows high school students from across the country to compete by creating and exhibiting their software application, or “app,” for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice.

The “House App Contest” is open to all high school students in the 5th District. Students entering the competition must submit their app’s source code online during the Competition Submission Period between 12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on February 1, 2014, and 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on April 30, 2014, as well as provide a YouTube or VIMEO video demo and essay (no more than 1,000 words) explaining their app and what they learned through this competition process.

Learn more by visiting the App Contest web page.