page_title: Congressional Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Academic Competition
section_title: #HouseofCode
hierarchical_section_title: Congressional Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Academic Competition / #HouseofCode
caption_attribution_description: English: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries speaks at #HouseofCode.
context_page_description: The Congressional Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Academic Competition, also known as the House App Contest or Congressional App Challenge, allows middle and high school students in participating congressional districts to compete in an annual application software development contest. Students are encouraged to design an app using any programming language on any platform, with no limits on topic or function. Winners from each congressional district have their apps featured online and in the US Capitol Building, are invited to attend the annual #HouseofCode, and receive Amazon Web Services credits.
context_section_description: Every Spring, the Congressional App Challenge hosts #HouseofCode in Washington D.C. The event is considered the national computer science fair, and winners from all participating congressional districts are invited to attend. During #HouseofCode, students demonstrate their apps to members from the House of Representatives, hear from speakers, and meet professionals from the DC technology community. Attendees are encouraged to meet with their peers and connect with sponsors, partners, and other community organizations to discuss pathways in STEM.
caption: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8th) speaks at the 2019 #HouseofCode.
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