UPDATE: Now Due Tue. Dec 17th!
Do you have an idea for a unique mobile app that could solve a problem for your school or community? Would these students like to learn how to build a mobile app? If so, it could help our school win $20,000!
Do you have an idea for a unique mobile app that could solve a problem for your school or community? Would these students like to learn how to build a mobile app? If so, it could help our school win $20,000!
Then,
your chapter members can learn from professionals with the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab in developing their app
to make it market-ready.
It's all part of the Verizon Innovative App Challenge, and you can register your school's intent to participate through December 3, 2013.
Increase your school's chances for winning
Schools can enter more than one team! Boost your school's chances to win by approaching fellow science, technology, engineering and math-related faculty members to assemble teams.
Schools can enter more than one team! Boost your school's chances to win by approaching fellow science, technology, engineering and math-related faculty members to assemble teams.
Get in the game. Here's how...
After registering, your team will need to submit the following by December 3rd:
· A 3-minute video describing the app, the problem it will solve, and how it will function;
· An
essay, no longer than 1,000 words, that demonstrates your team's
understanding of the design process, the app's functionality, and how
the app will make a difference;
· A form completed by your principal or administrator agreeing to the Challenge's rules and use of the prize money.
The Challenge partners the Verizon Foundation with the Technology Student Association, Samsung, and the MIT Media Lab.
Your school could be a winner...
There
will be 8 winning teams (four middle schools and four high schools).
Each team member gets a free Samsung Galaxy Tab with their school
earning a $20,000
cash grant. Representatives from the 8 winning school teams will be
invited to the 2014 National TSA Conference to present their apps to the
5,000-plus conference attendees. It's a great professional development
and networking opportunity for students, helping inspire their academic
ambitions and possible careers in the STEM disciplines.
Last year, three TSA chapters were in the top ten!
Visit www.verizonfoundation.org/appchallenge to learn more and register today.
