WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) today invited middle and high school students from Minnesota’s First Congressional District to participate in the 2024 Congressional App Challenge.

Launched in 2015, the competition is a nationwide event intended to engage students’ creativity and encourage their participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

“Southern Minnesota is home to some of the brightest minds who have paved the way for innovation across many industries,” said Rep. Finstad. “I am proud to invite students to participate in this year’s Congressional App Challenge, which serves as a great way for young people to complete a meaningful project while inspiring them to pursue a career in STEM. I am excited to see the incredible work submitted by students from Minnesota’s First District, and I look forward to this year’s competition.”

The Congressional App Challenge is an annual competition that encourages students to create and exhibit their software application (also known as an “app”) for web, PC, tablet, mobile, or other platform of their choice. Students may compete as individuals or in teams of up to four, as long as two of the teammates attend schools within the First District.

The deadline to submit an app is October 24, 2024 at 11:00 am CST. Registration, competition rules, and student resources can be found here. Additional questions can be directed to Congressman Finstad’s Rochester office at (507) 577-6140.