Congresswoman Bush Announces MO-01 Congressional App Challenge Winner
St. Louis, MO (December 3, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) announced Pattonville High School Senior Matthew Wasser and Elisha Dukes as this year’s winners of Missouri’s first district’s 2024 Congressional App Challenge.
“I’m truly impressed by the thoughtfulness, innovation, and creativity that students across Missouri’s First Congressional District have exemplified throughout this competition,” said Congresswoman Cori Bush. “Congratulations to Matthew and Elisha, and all the other participants for taking part in this year’s Congressional App Challenge. I can’t wait to watch this next generation of emerging computer scientists make an impact on the world.”
An independent panel of judges unanimously selected Matthew and Elisha's app, Town Talk, for its innovative approach to fostering community connections through a digital bulletin board. Town Talk connects users to both local and global boards, broadening their horizons while facilitating meaningful interactions. The local posts system encourages community engagement by allowing users to plan events, ask questions, and discuss local topics. The global bulletins aim to foster cross-cultural understanding, enabling users to connect with people from around the world. Overall, the app seeks to build closer, more connected communities through digital interaction.
Wasser’s winning app will be featured on the Congressional App Challenge website. All winners are awarded the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. to see their apps displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building, meet their Representative, and connect with other talented coders across the nation!
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