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| http://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/thompson-announces-launch-of-second-annual-student-app-challenge | THOMPSON ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF SECOND ANNUAL STUDENT APP CHALLENGE | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Thompson | T000460 | mikethompson.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) announced today the launch of the second annual Congressional App Challenge for the 5th Congressional District. Established by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013, this nationwide competition 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. It is designed to promote innovation and engagement in the STEM education fields. The Congressional App Challenge is a great opportunity for students to get involved in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, said Thompson. Over the next ten years, nearly 9 million STEM jobs are expected to be created. However, we also face a shortage of STEM graduates. The Congressional App Challenge will help build interest and encourage our students to pursue an education in STEM fields. The Congressional App Challenge is open to all high school students who live in or are eligible to attend public high schools located in the 5th Congressional District. In order to participate in the competition, students must submit their apps source code online by midnight on January 15, 2016 EST, as well as provide a video demo explaining their app and what they learned through this competition process. More details on submitting a contest entry, the rules of the competition, and helpful programming resources can be found at www.congressionalappchallenge.us Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent Californias 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |