Congressman Pat Harrigan Announces NC-10 Congressional App Challenge Winner

Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) announced Roshan Naik, a student at Pine Lake Preparatory in Mooresville and a resident of Iredell County, as the winner of North Carolina’s 10th District Congressional App Challenge.

Roshan’s winning app, Nation Vitals, is an interactive data dashboard that helps users better understand trends in drug overdose deaths, suicide, mental health, and how those challenges intersect with factors like infrastructure, crime, politics, and demographics at the county level. Designed to be accessible and easy to use, the app gives communities and decision-makers clearer insight into issues that affect families every day.

“Roshan took on some of the hardest challenges facing our country and built a tool that helps people understand them at the local level,” said Congressman Harrigan. “Nation Vitals shows what’s possible when curiosity, technical skill, and a desire to make a difference come together. I’m incredibly proud to recognize his work and the talent coming out of our district.”

The Congressional App Challenge is a nationwide competition that encourages middle and high school students to explore coding and computer science by creating original applications. Winners from each congressional district are recognized by their Members of Congress, and selected apps may be displayed in the U.S. Capitol as part of the official Congressional App Challenge showcase.