[Space] Fwd: Next steps for Spacebridge in Hackerspaces In Space

[Ariel Waldman]

Ok, I added myself since there were no other votes. Will let you all know if
they send me any updates on the competition.


Ariel Waldman | digital anthropologist

[ http://arielwaldman.com | http://spacehack.org ]



On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 8:54 PM, Mikolaj Habryn <dichro at rcpt.to> wrote:

> I nominate Ariel.
>
> m.
>
> On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 5:53 PM, Ariel Waldman <ariel at arielwaldman.com>
> wrote:
> > Hey everyone, we've been added to the competition!
> >
> > Please read what Jay sent me below. The PDF of the rules is on
> > http://workshop88.com/space/ . We need to elect an individual from our
> group
> > per the note below.
> >
> > Send me your thoughts!
> >
> >
> > Ariel Waldman | digital anthropologist
> >
> > [ http://arielwaldman.com | http://spacehack.org ]
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > From: Jay Margalus <jay.margalus at gmail.com>
> > Date: Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 4:31 PM
> > Subject: Re: Is Hackerspaces in Space a domestic or int'l competition?
> > To: Ariel Waldman <ariel at arielwaldman.com>
> > Cc: Kevin Roof <roofuskit at gmail.com>
> >
> >
> > Not a problem at all, we're still accepting groups applying late.  You've
> > been added to this list.  Here's some additional info I just sent out,
> > including info on what you can do next:
> > Thanks for signing up to participate in Hackerspaces in Space!
> > News
> > The past few weeks have been really exciting for us.  Hackerspaces in
> Space
> > (HSIS) has registered 29 organizations, including groups from Germany,
> > Thailand, Malaysia, and Australia.  We've received some pretty nice
> > write-ups from Make Magazine, Hobbyspace, Evadot, Spacehack, and
> > thehackerspaces.org website.  The energy behind HSIS has also moved
> outside
> > the realm of hackerspaces to encompass other enthusiastic groups and
> > organizations.  We welcome any curious individuals interested in science,
> > making, and exploration.
> > For those of you who are hackerspaces, we have additional news that we're
> > pleased to announce: HSIS has become the participating event for the
> > competitive leg of the first annual "Hackerspace Awards".  An idea out of
> > Makers Local 256 with hackerspace.org support, the Hackerspace Awards
> > recognize innovation and ingenuity within the maker community.  This
> creates
> > no extra work for you or your organization -- it's just another way to
> bring
> > us together.
> > For everybody, we have even more news coming up that you'll find quite
> > interesting.
> > Competition Update
> > Now that registration has finally closed, we're asking two things of each
> > registered group:
> > 1) To elect an individual and submit their name to serve on the Event
> Board
> > outlined in the rules.  Please e-mail jmargalus at workshop88.com with your
> > information before April 1, 2010.
> > 2) To re-read the rules attached to this e-mail, and ask us any questions
> > you might have about them.
> > Additionally, the Hackerspace Awards team has inquired, granted your
> group
> > will take part in the Awards, if your Event Board nominee will also judge
> a
> > "merits based event" as part of the Awards.  This is an excellent
> > opportunity for everyone to participate in this new and exciting event,
> so
> > if you have any thoughts, please let us know.
> >
> > Thanks again for signing up, and be sure to keep us all updated on your
> own
> > balloon's progress!
> > Happy ballooning,
> > Jay Margalus
> > p.s. If you are not a member of a hackerspace, but would like more
> > information on hackerspaces in your area, feel free to mail me with your
> > information and I'll point you in the right direction.
> > Jay Margalus
> > Polymath Workshop, Inc.
> > www.wepolymath.com
> >
> > Have a nice day
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 6:22 PM, Ariel Waldman <ariel at arielwaldman.com>
> > wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi Jay,
> >>
> >> I just submitted my name to the registration on behalf of the
> hackerspace
> >> Noisebridge. Spacebridge (the space group at Noisebridge) has been
> working
> >> on weather balloon payloads since December and we had our first test
> launch
> >> last month. I thought someone in the group had already registered for
> the
> >> competition but found out yesterday that it hadn't been done yet. Can
> you
> >> grant Noisebridge late entry?
> >>
> >> If so, please let me know what next steps are (aside from read the PDF
> >> rules on the site).
> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >> Ariel Waldman | digital anthropologist
> >>
> >> [ http://arielwaldman.com | http://spacehack.org ]
> >>
> >
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