Congressman Eli Crane | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Eli Crane | Official U.S. House headshot
Washington, DC – Skanda “Jai” McCabe, a 9th Grader at Coconino High School in Flagstaff, AZ, has been announced as the winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District. Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) made the announcement today, praising Jai's passion for coding, programing, and hardware development.
Representative Crane expressed his admiration for Jai's skills and talent, stating, "It is inspiring to know young individuals like Jai have a passion for coding, programing, and hardware development. His skills and talent will surely help our nation in the future, as we endeavor to preserve America’s security and prosperity by advancing transformative science and technology."
Jai's winning app, called Notes2, is an innovative and efficient text editing platform that offers users visually dynamic interfaces. The Congressional App Challenge is a highly regarded competition in the field of student computer science, and participation has grown significantly since its inception.
As the winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge, Jai will receive several exclusive benefits. His app, Notes2, will be displayed in the US Capitol Building for one year and will be featured on House.gov and CongressionalAppChallenge.us. Additionally, Jai will be presented with a Certificate of Achievement by the office of Representative Eli Crane. He will also be invited to attend #HouseofCode, an event held at the US Capitol Building in April 2024. Furthermore, Jai is entitled to have his registration fees waived if he chooses to copyright his creation, thanks to the ARTS Act Copyright Waiver.
The Congressional App Challenge is an important platform for young coders to showcase their talent and skills. It provides them with an opportunity to learn how to code a fully functioning app from start to finish. The program aims to foster a passion for computer science and technology in the younger generation.
To learn more about the Congressional App Challenge and its future competitions, interested individuals can visit the official website. As the 2023 winner, Jai McCabe has set an example for aspiring young coders across the nation, highlighting the potential of computer science in shaping the future.
Click this link to access more information: https://crane.house.gov/media/press-releases/crane-announces-winner-2023-congressional-app-challenge
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