WASHINGTON, D.C. — Maine students have been invited to participate in the 2017 Congressional App Challenge.

Students have until Nov. 1 to develop and submit their own desktop, web-based or mobile app. A winning app from each of Maine’s Congressional Districts will be chosen to receive national recognition.

Students can participate as individuals or in a team of up to four. The apps can cover any topic. In addition to the app, students must submit a 1-3 minute video explaining their app and how it works.

Submissions will be judged on the creativity and originality of the app idea, user experience and design of the idea’s implementation and quality of coding and programming.

Students can register for the competition at http://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/2017-student-signup/.

Maine Reps. Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin made the invitation to

The Congressional App Challenge is happening in Congressional Districts nationwide. Members of Congress must choose to participate for students in their district to be eligible.

Winning apps from each district will be displayed and recognized at an event in Washington. The Internet Education Foundation coordinates the competition.

FMI: www.congressionalappchallenge.us.