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About The Thalassophiles 

Our 
Story

We are the Thalassophiles, a group of passionate young innovators from Carmel, Indiana, and we are thrilled to share our journey with you!
 

Our team was formed in August 2024 with the goal of participating in the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Challenge. Composed of six dedicated students, ranging from 4th to 8th grade, we have worked tirelessly to solve complex problems, build creative solutions, and showcase our skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Under the guidance of our coaches, Mr. Suman Sirigari and Mr. Mahesh Koyyada, we embarked on our FLL adventure and quickly realized the importance of collaboration, critical thinking, and perseverance. Over the course of several months, we developed our project, honed our robotics skills, and trained for competitions. Our teamwork paid off when we earned victories at the regional competition in November 2024, followed by a strong showing at the semi-state championship in December 2024.
 

But the true highlight of our journey came on January 11, 2025, when we were honored to win the state championship. Competing against over 120 teams from across Indiana, our team’s hard work, creativity, and determination propelled us to the top. This victory earned us a spot at the FLL Challenge World Festival, taking place in Houston, Texas, from April 16th to 19th, 2025, where we will compete with over 160 teams from around the globe.

Our
Journey

Meet our Team

The Minds Behind The Excellence.

Our Coaches

Mahesh Koyyada

Thalassophiles Team Coaches

Suman Sirigari

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