BY NICHOLAS LUCCHESI
Right here at Old Bridge High School, students created a new app to help their peers who wish to grow their skills and experience in STEM. Teja Mareddy, with the help of Tanvi Mareddy, Manvir Singh, and Issac Choi, created the app.
Senior Teja Mareddy and his peers created a website that tells students of any upcoming events regarding STEM competitions. “We wanted to take everything we learned and build something that makes the search easier, more accessible, and less stressful for the students coming after us, especially those who are passionate about their major and pursuing it at a high-end university” stated Teja Mareddy.
The creation of the app took a group effort that involved multiple people working on it over the summer. “We already had experience building apps and websites, so once we had the data and vision, we just focused on choosing the right APIs and frameworks and making sure everything was secure,” said Teja Mareddy.
The students split the responsibilities for the website. Teja Mareddy and Tanvi Mareddy did the coding for the website while Manvir Singh and Issac Choi gathered information and ideas for the app. “Me and my sister did the actual coding. All the other members helped with outreach, creating ideas, gathering information, and testing for bugs,” said Teja Mareddy.
The students discovered various opportunities for competitions and different activities through OBHS graduates. The alumni alert the students of any upcoming events where students can gain experience, and the group posts these events on their app. “Throughout our time at OBHS, we individually compiled spreadsheets to track the opportunities we discovered,” said Teja Mareddy. Together, these efforts have allowed us to curate a list of over 300+ opportunities that will continue to grow and expand.”
Teja and his peers created an app that will benefit students for years to come and will serve as a useful tool for students who wish to evolve a career in STEM. “I think it’s the first step to addressing the issues that face our school community and trying to find solutions through app and app development,” said Computer Science teacher and STEM Club advisor Vito Cangelosi.
Posted on March 3, 2026
Photos by Nicholas Lucchesi
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