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Rep. Loudermilk Announces 2024 Congressional App Challenge Winners
Washington,
December 13, 2024
Washington D.C. (December 13, 2024) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) released the following statement announcing the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Georgia’s 11th Congressional District. The competition is designed for students who aspire to learn computer coding and may have an interest in the STEM fields. North Cobb Christian School students, Kameron Fournillier, Jason Osborn, Nathan Stinson, and Jade Zebrowski won FIRST Place for their CTrack app. “As a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in communications and intelligence, and owner of an IT services business for over twenty years, I know it is crucial that the next generation is well-equipped with the skills necessary to protect our nation from cyberthreats. Events like the Congressional App Challenge are an excellent way to spark curiosity in computer science and cybersecurity and encourage younger generations to advance their education and pursue careers in these critically important fields. The talent of the students of Georgia’s 11th Congressional District continues to inspire me, and makes me proud for the future of our country. I appreciate all who participated in this challenge, and congratulate our winners.” The Congressional App Challenge is a nonpartisan Initiative that encourages students’ interest in computer science, coding, or careers in STEM fields. Established in 2013 as a result of the Academic Competition Resolution passed by Congress, it has increased Congressional dialogue on the subjects of computer science and coding by about two thousand percent. Students can compete individually or in groups of up to four, and are tasked with designing an application (app) of their choosing. Each winning app is featured in the U.S. Capitol, and on the House of Representatives official website (House.gov), which has ten million visitors per year. 11th Congressional District – 2024 Congressional App Challenge Winners: 1st Place Kameron Fournillier, Jason Osborn, Nathan Stinson, and Jade Zebrowski App: CTrack School: North Cobb Christian School; teacher: Ms. Long
Aiden Gilmore, David Wu, Sam Tucker, and Ethan Konnick App: PlatePulse School: Mount Paran Christian School
Miranda Soto and Spencer Horton App: Managing SHS School: Barber Middle School; teacher: Saundra Watts
Eugene Kang, Lilah Anderson, Daniel Kunz, and Zachary Pasanen App: InterIntra School: Harrison High School
APP BACKGROUNDS CTrack Aims to help individuals struggling with keeping up with their monthly expenses. The app allows users to evaluate their budgetary needs and view stock predictions. PlatePulse A license plate detection and scanning app that uses a camera feed to scan for license plates. When there is a license plate detected, it runs OCR text recognition software, logs the license plate and time of detection automatically into a Google sheet.
Designed to help students balance their many responsibilities and commitments in school, clubs, and sports. While many students struggle with managing their time effectively, this app aims to alleviate that challenge by providing a user-friendly platform that organizes various tasks and events efficiently.
At its core, this app uses Sam, a virtual therapist powered by advanced artificial intelligence using OpenAI’s Chat GPT. Users engage in conversations with Sam via a chat interface, simulating real-life social interactions in a safe and supportive environment. ### |