Welcome to the LGCC Student Page

Ready to code for good?

REMEMBER: NO CODING experience is required!

All it takes is a little bit of curiosity and the willingness to learn and explore new ways to solve problems through computing.

When You're Ready You Can Review the Submission Platform HERE

GETTING EXCITED? REVIEW THE CHALLENGE TYPES AND DECIDE WHICH IS BEST FOR YOU.

Brainstorm ideas w/ AI (optional)
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Code for 1 working feature

Brainstorm ideas w/ AI (optional)
Make a plan (no coding)
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Code entire program
Optional: working application

Concept Checklist

Prototype Checklist

Development Checklist

Click the button above that matches the Challenge type you’ve chosen – then download or make a copy of the checklist, which outlines each task. This tool will help guide you through project completion!

Awards

Jackson Labs

Proudly entering year four, The Jackson Laboratory Achievement Award seeks to promote student participation from Connecticut’s Alliance Districts by honoring standout projects with a bioscience, public health, or medical innovation focus in the Prototype and Development Challenge categories.

The goal of the LGCC is not to have “winners” – rather, it celebrates student work that shines for its quality, creativity, and impact. Instead of traditional rankings, expert judges select projects recognized for their innovative and inspiring ideas across every grade band, for each of the three LGCC categories.

Students’ submissions are eligible to contend for a variety of fabulous prizes! Past awards have included:

Aquarium tickets
Amazon gift cards
Customized college/career tours
Drones
Ipads
Robotics kits
Science center tickets
STEM summer camp
Themed gift baskets
And more!