Outreach & Impact
What we do off the field
Robots are the excuse. The point is getting more kids in front of engineering.
All time
Since we started
- People reached
- 1200
- Volunteer hours
- 200
- Events
- 10
- Schools visited
- 6
- Teams mentored
- 5
Coming up
Where we'll be next
- 11days away
Family Learning Night @ MES
October 21, 2026 · Mandeville Elementary School
We will host a STEM Night at Mandeville Elementary School (MES).
Expecting around 300 people
- 34days away
PES Out of this World STEAM Night
November 13, 2026 · Pontchartrain Elementary School
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Expecting around 125 people
Events
Where we showed up
- 200People reached
NOLA STEM Fest
March 28, 2026 · New Orleans, LA
Represented Nova Pyra at the New Orleans STEM Festival alongside FIRST and other FTC teams. Developed new connections across the engineering and robotics community, and shared our story to broaden awareness of FIRST in the region.
- 60People reached
FTC Scrimmage
February 20, 2026 · Louisiana
Participated in mock-game matches with 3 other FTC teams before State Championship. Collaborated on game strategy and engineering process, and practiced driver skills in a competitive environment. Also collaborated with FTC 6448 Jesuit Blue Jays on engineering and judging strategies.
- 30People reached
Visited DDG & Intralox
November 21, 2025 · Louisiana
Toured DDG and Intralox engineering facilities to learn about real-world engineering processes and STEM career opportunities. The visit strengthened our connection with DDG — now one of our key sponsors — and gave team members direct exposure to professional engineering environments.
LATM/LSTA Teacher Convention
November 6, 2025 · Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Attended the Louisiana teacher convention to discuss mentoring opportunities with STEM-specialized educators. Strengthened the FIRST Pipeline by connecting with teachers across Louisiana who can introduce robotics to their students.
80 people reached
- 120People reached
Northshore Knock Out
July 19, 2025 · Mandeville High School
Attended this FRC-focused event to reach out to the FIRST community, share information about FTC, and recruit for the upcoming season. Collaborated with sister team FRC S.S. Prometheus to spread awareness and grow the regional FIRST pipeline.