[MakeLV] Get money from the Navy to start a Hackerspace!

[Rob Roschewsk]

On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 4:22 PM, Will <staticphantom at gmail.com> wrote:

> We're going to need a concentrated effort on this ONR grant. Right now I
> don't see how we can qualify at the hacker space because as a whole we
> haven't completed or have undertaken any projects relevant to the proposal
> and we haven't held any classes or events geared towards the k-10 crowd.
> Does anyone know of any projects we could do or at lease work on in pieces
> for this grant?
>
> I know from my experience helicopters and quad copters were amazing. My
> project did end up getting taken to another university for an ONR grant.
> That platform that I showed in the youtube video the last time I was at the
> space was to be used for a river following flying platform. While ambitions
> for that project are grand, we can build small components for a project
> like this http://iarc.angel-strike.com/. I ran a group of undergrads
> working on that project before I left. We had a flying platform at least
> but it didn't complete it. I'm all ears for any ideas so we can 1) start
> working and 2) start writing this grant.
>
> -Will
>
> On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 5:50 PM, Matthew Tuerk <mtuerk at allentownedc.com>wrote:
>
>> Extra fun tonight! IndieMade craft market crafting night
>>
>> Matthew Tuerk
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>> On Nov 10, 2011, at 5:42 PM, Rob Roschewsk <rob at pabut.org> wrote:
>>
>> Don't wait for me :(
>> I'm still in Middletown, NJ .... 90 Miles away .... Not looking good for
>> tonight ....
>>
>> --> Rob
>>
>>
>> On Nov 10, 2011, at 13:23, Matthew Tuerk <mtuerk at allentownedc.com> wrote:
>>
>> Let's discuss tonight.
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>> On Nov 10, 2011, at 1:11 PM, David Smith wrote:
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>> I will take a look at this.  Most grants will need a non-profit fiscal
>> agent.  Da Vinci Science Center might be the logical agent on this,
>> depending on what the RFP says, and what my boss says ;-)
>>
>> Dave
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 1:00 PM, Rob Roschewsk < <rob at pabut.org>
>> rob at pabut.org> wrote:
>>
>>> <http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2011/11/09/get-money-from-the-navy-to-start-a-hackerspace/>
>>> http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2011/11/09/get-money-from-the-navy-to-start-a-hackerspace/
>>>
>>> So ... I think there are a few grant writers out there .... ????
>>>
>>> ONR is seeking proposals in support of education programs in STEM. The
>>> ONR mission of STEM is to foster an interest in, knowledge of, and study in
>>> science, technology, engineering and mathematics nationwide to ensure an
>>> educated and well-prepared naval and national STEM workforce. In support of
>>> this mission, the following four investment priorities have been identified:
>>> ● Inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. [Programs
>>> that fall mostly within Grades K-10]
>>> ● Engage students in STEM-related hands-on learning activities with
>>> Naval relevance. [Programs that fall mostly within Grades 3-12]
>>> ● Educate students to be well prepared for STEM employment in the Navy
>>> and Marine Corps as well as supporting academic institutions and/or the
>>> Naval contractor community. [Programs that fall mostly within Higher
>>> Education]
>>> ● Employ, retain and develop Naval STEM professionals. [Programs that
>>> fall mostly within Higher Education and Professional Development]
>>>
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