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| https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-ocasio-cortez-recognizes-congressional-app-challenge-winner-runner | Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Recognizes Congressional App Challenge Winner, Runner-Up | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | O000172 | ocasio-cortez.house.gov | ocasio-cortez | https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | "Michael's application was unique, useful, navigable and had a real potential to scale-up. He also thoughtfully considered behavioral psychology when designing a points system that would incentivize users to observe COVID-19 public health guidelines," said Rep. Ocasio-Cortez. "I commend him and all the other challenge participants for seeking out this opportunity. The skills they have demonstrated - empathy, innovation, creativity, initiative - speak volumes about the next generation of young leaders." The runner-up from NY-14 was the ‘Ability Tester' app by Christopher Schack. Ability Tester is a website with five tests that measure the user's short-term memory, vision, hand-eye coordination, motor skills and reflex. A video Every year, students from across the country participate in the Congressional App Challenge by creating a software application, or "app", for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice. Each Congressional office that participates in the Challenge selects a winner from their district. The students are then traditionally recognized at a reception in D.C. - which this year will be held virtually due to COVID-19. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |