Join The Team
Join Project NEO
For Students
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Open to all Las Cruces high schoolers with no experience required
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Learn valuable skills such as programming, machining, prototyping, design concepts, CAD, public speaking, and electronics
For Mentors
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Experience in STEM fields is appreciated, but not necessary
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A background check is required as per LCHS policy
For Parents
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Join our booster club!
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Meeting date/times TBD
We have big ideas, and we need your help!
At Project NEO, we have admittedly big ideas, and we need strong, committed partners to turn them into plans. The team's funding requirements are changing, and we need new sponsors at all levels so we can travel to competitions and compete with other elite teams. All New Mexico FRC teams compete as part of the FIRST in Texas (FIT) District. As a result, our closest event is typically over 400 miles away, incurring significant travel costs for the team. Project NEO has qualified for the FIT District Championship for the last several years, but has been unable to attend due to budgetary constraints.
Along with other New Mexico FRC teams, Project NEO is working to increase access to STEM experiences for New Mexico students. We are working to build FRC teams at as many Las Cruces high schools as possible while supporting efforts to host FRC competitions in New Mexico. We have a long-term goal of someday justifying a New Mexico FRC district. Only then will we be able to maximize New Mexico students' access to the unique STEM experiences that FIRST Robotics offers.
Download our sponsorship packet to learn how you can make a tax-deductible contribution and become a vital part of our team!
Our current sponsors
Las Cruces Public Schools
Las Cruces Public Schools provides the physical resources and space we need to run our team successfully.
NASA
Supported through NASA's Robotics Alliance Project, NASA's support helps Project NEO engineer and compete at the highest level possible.
Boeing
Generous support from The Boeing Corporation allows us to travel to competitions and to host and attend outreach events.
Gene Haas Foundation
The Gene Haas Foundation provides grants to FIRST Robotics teams to help students build technical skills for careers in modern manufacturing.