Locations
Washington, DC, USA · Washington, DC, USA
industry
Community and Lifestyle · Government and Military
Size
11-50 employees
founded in
2015
The Congressional App Challenge is a program initiated by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives to host district-wide competitions for middle and high school students, encouraging them to learn coding and pursue careers in computer science. The challenge aims to inspire, include, and innovate in STEM education, particularly targeting underserved and diverse student populations. Since its inception in 2013, the challenge has significantly increased awareness of computer science in Congress, with mentions rising by 2,000%. The program has reached over 40,000 students across all 50 states, showcasing winning apps in the U.S. Capitol and providing recognition and potential prizes for participants.
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