Birmingham, AL – Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) is pleased to announce Sophia Li from Mountain Brook High School as the winner of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge for Alabama’s 6th Congressional District. This contest provides a valuable opportunity for middle and high schoolers to develop their skills in computer coding, math, science, and related subjects by creating an original application. The student’s app is titled “Hook-ED” and is a three-in-one app that aims to help students maintain a healthy work and life balance. “I’m impressed with Sophia’s creation for the App Challenge,” Congressman Palmer said. “She has created a valuable tool for students that is user-friendly and includes education resources, an easy way to keep track of tasks, and a place for students to reflect on their day. STEM skills are increasingly important in today’s professional and academic environments, and this app indicates that Sophia will go far. She should be proud of her hard work.” Hook-ED assists individuals, especially students, with the ability to create a healthy work and life balance. It provides easy access to a customized to-do list, academic resources for the four core subjects, and a journal to reflect on one’s day. The winning student will receive a recognition certificate from Congressman Palmer and will have the chance to present her app during a coding fair in Spring 2023. ### |