Oswego Community Unit School District 308 issued the following announcement on Dec. 17
Community Unit School District 308 is proud to share that Oswego East High School Sophomore, Jensen Connradt, was recently announced as the winner of Congresswoman Lauren Underwood’s 2021 Congressional App Challenge for the 14th District. Jensen’s winning app entitled “Tel-Emergency,” is expected to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol building, on the U.S. House of Representatives website, and the Congressional App Challenge website.
Now in its seventh year, the Congressional App Challenge is the largest student computer science competition in the country. Coonradt was chosen for her app called “Tel-Emergency,” which allows users to live call emergency operators and enter their medical information for when first responders arrive. It also includes translation and hearing-impaired features. Coonradt’s goal was to increase emergency response time and effectiveness by routing callers to the closest local emergency department.
“I am inspired by the incredible work Jensen and the other 14th District students have created. I hope they continue their passion in coding and app development – our community and country need future STEM leaders like them,” said Underwood.
“A quote from Socrates, ‘The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new,’ inspired me to solve problems in my community by developing new concepts and creating solutions using STEM,” said Coonradt.
“We are extremely proud of Jensen’s accomplishments and achievements,” Said Dr. John Sparlin, superintendent of schools.” “She is extremely dedicated to helping others through the use of her knowledge of STEM technologies.” Jensen was also one of the four students who were recognized last year for having been named as one of 10 National Finalists in the 11th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition”
STEM careers are the fastest growing U.S. job industry, but only 16% of working professionals in STEM careers are from diverse backgrounds, with women steadily dropping out of the profession over the last two decades. Through the Congressional App Challenge, Congress seeks to encourage the next generation of students to code and inspire students from all backgrounds to pursue careers in STEM.
The annual App Challenge aims to seek out the best up-and-coming STEM talent from each district and award the most prestigious prize in student computer science and requires middle school and high school students to create and submit their original apps.
For further information about the Congressional App Challenge, visit https://underwood.house.gov/congressional-app-challenge.
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