We are the A.S.T.R.O Vikings. We are an FTC team located in Alamogordo, NM. We create a robot and compete in FIRST competitions every year. We are a group of 8 students in 9-12 grade and have 2 coaches and 2 mentors. A.S.T.R.O stands for Alamogordo, Science, Technology, Robotics, and Outreach. This is our 2nd year as an FTC team, and we were an FRC team before that. We are a team dedicated to inclusiveness and spreading FIRST programs throughout New Mexico’s underserved populations. We do this by reaching out to students, schools, and communities. Through advocacy and raising awareness, we grow opportunities in FIRST and STEM education. We focus on spreading FIRST programs throughout New Mexico, and home-growing student mentors to inspire youth who would not normally be exposed to these opportunities.