About Us
Meet Team 1912 Combustion - where passion for robotics meets the future of STEM leadership.
Who Are We?
We are a passionate group of high school students and dedicated adult mentors, both technical and non-technical, united by a mission:
To inspire and develop the next generation of STEM leaders in our school, community, and region through robotics competition, outreach, and community service.
What's Our Purpose?
Our goal is to inspire students and make our schools and community proud by building competitive robots that excel in design, fabrication, programming, and performance.
- Build student technical skills and knowledge
- Continuously improve our design, fabrication, and programming techniques
- Keep our sponsors and supporters informed about our work and successes
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Our Long-Term Mission
Our mission goes beyond building robots.
We are committed to empowering students with the skills, confidence, and vision to become leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math, not just on the team, but throughout their lives.
Learn about our Outreach Program →Our Impact
Students pursue higher education
Most alumni choose STEM majors and careers
Many pursue advanced STEM degrees
Alumni at top institutions including MIT, Caltech, Georgia Tech, and more
How to Get Involved
📣 Students
No Experience Needed!
- Contact us through our contact page
- Visit the buildspace during regular hours
- Talk to a current faculty sponsor
- Ask a student wearing a Team 1912 T-shirt
- Learn more at firstinspires.org
🛠️ Mentors
All Backgrounds Welcome!
- Contact our team admins
- Visit our buildspace during regular hours
- Explore mentoring at firstinspires.org
🎉 Event Volunteers
Just Show Up and Help Out!
- Reach out to our team admins
- Keep an eye on our calendar
- Visit the buildspace to help
- Learn more at FIRST LA-MS
About the Team
Team 1912 Combustion is the official FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team representing Northshore and Salmen High Schools in Slidell, Louisiana.
Founded
by a small group of Northshore seniors
Growth
Welcomed members of former FRC Team 4668 from Salmen High
Present
A diverse family of driven students and mentoring professionals
But for us, building the robot is only the beginning.
We stay active throughout the year with community demos, outreach events, volunteer efforts, and STEM camps, spreading our passion for innovation across the region.