Shreveport Reporter

WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced the winners of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District. The winners, all students from Caddo Magnet High School in Shreveport, were selected by a panel of four judges, comprised of professors from local universities.

The first-place app, called AI Guard, was designed by Caddo Magnet seniors Guangjun Wang and Kelvin O’Young. This app serves as a plagiarism detector that identifies AI-generated content. Speaking about their app, Wang and O’Young said, "We are thrilled and honored to have won the Congressional App Challenge. AI Guard has the potential to revolutionize the way we detect plagiarism, and we hope it will be useful to students and educators."

The second-place app, called SBOTS, was designed by Kevin Zhao. The third-place app, called Conversion Calculator, was designed by Vasu Arora. And the fourth-place app, called International Problems, was designed by Titus Waller.

Since its inception in 2013, the Congressional App Challenge has encouraged tens of thousands of young Americans to explore STEM, coding, and computer science. It also serves as a platform for connecting members of Congress with emerging technologies. The challenge has become an important initiative to foster innovation and creativity among young people.

The Congressional App Challenge is an annual event that begins in June, with all submissions due by November 1. Students from across the country are encouraged to participate and showcase their technological skills. To learn more about the Congressional App Challenge, visit www.congressionalappchallenge.us.

The winners from Caddo Magnet High School have set an example for their peers and have demonstrated the potential of young minds in the field of technology. The success of their apps reflects their dedication and hard work, and it is a testament to the quality of education they receive.

Speaker Johnson expressed his pride in the winners and their accomplishments. He stated, "I am impressed by the talent and innovation displayed by these young students. Their apps address real-world issues and have the potential to make a positive impact. I hope their success inspires others to pursue their passion for technology and explore the possibilities that coding and computer science offer."

The Congressional App Challenge continues to be a platform for young Americans to showcase their creativity and problem-solving skills. It provides an avenue for students to apply their knowledge in a practical way and encourages them to pursue careers in STEM-related fields.