Suozzi Announces Student Winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge
Glen Cove, NY - Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D—Long Island, Queens) announced the winner and runner-up of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge, a national competition in which high school students use a programming language to create an application for a PC, web, tablet, mobile device, or other device.
First place was awarded to Aditya Varma of Syosset High School. Aditya's app, "Rent Your Driveway," is a game-changer for drivers and homeowners alike. It makes it easier to find private driveway parking near essential locations like schools, hospitals, and train stations. It's a practical solution that efficiently addresses a common problem.
Stephanie Sze of Manhasset High School was the runner-up. Stephanie's "College Buddy" app streamlines the college search process, helping high school students discover the best options based on their unique interests. By empowering students to make informed decisions about their future, "College Buddy" plays a crucial role in shaping their educational journey.
"Since 2017, my office has been proud to host the Congressional App Challenge, encouraging students across New York's Third Congressional District to pursue their passion in the STEM fields," said Suozzi. "I am constantly amazed by the talent of our students and the creativity of the applications that they have put together to address real-world issues. Congratulations to Aditya and Stephanie, and thank you to all the students who participated this year. You are our future."
Suozzi's office received applications from 28 students representing 11 high schools in New York's Third Congressional District.
The Congressional App Challenge is an annual competition hosted by the U.S. House of Representatives to encourage students to pursue STEM careers. Since its inception in 2015, the Challenge has become the largest student computer science competition in the United States, with the 2024 Congressional App Challenge setting multiple records. This year's CAC included the participation of 12,682 students and 3,881 original applications submitted from Congressional districts across the United States.
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