[hackerspaces] Radio Shack Hackerspace Challenge: $1000 Prize!

[Pete Prodoehl]

Thanks for the info Ken.... sounds like we may have some members of 
Milwaukee Makerspace interested in this.

(You know, even though it's not an international event that meets the 
requirements of everyone on the list.)


Pete


On 5/23/13 4:46 PM, Ken Murphy wrote:
> Hello Hackerspace folks-
>
> Last year was the first Radio Shack Hackerspace Challenge, a friendly 
> competition between Ace Monster Toys in Oakland, CA, and Artisan's 
> Asylum in Somerville, MA.  It's happening again this year, and we're 
> looking for participants.
>
> The challenge is sponsored by Radio Shack, and will be featured in 
> print in Popular Mechanics magazine (and therefore seen by millions of 
> people).  It's part of Radio Shack's "Great Create" campaign, which 
> includes an effort to improve their offerings to the DIY community.
>
> This is a great opportunity to work on a cool project, compete for a 
> $1000 prize, and get some good publicity for your hackerspace and for 
> the hackerspace movement overall. I'd love to hear from spaces 
> interested in forming a team and throwing their hat in the ring.
>
> Some info about last year's challenge, including links to the print 
> pieces:
>
> http://www.popmechnow.com/radioshack/
>
> If you're interested, and think you get a group together from your 
> space, drop me a line!
>
> Ken
> ken at murphlab.com <mailto:ken at murphlab.com>
>
>

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