Check out the Robotics Innovations Competition and Conference sponsored by Worcester Polytechnic Institute. WPI is also running the Sample Return Centennial Challenge.
After that, take a look at Mojave Air and Space Port 2011.
Ask me about the X PRIZE Foundation's space activities, including the Google Lunar X PRIZE. - This Q/A session by Will Pomerantz was yesterday, but you can still see lots of answers to questions here.
@ConradAwards: Woot woot! Check out our #finalist teams in @MTVGeek. Way to go! http://bit.ly/eyMF2O
@VerySpatial: Episode 291 - A discussion about the National Geospatial Technology Skills Competition with Amy Bullard http://t.co/JiDZdTY
@fineri: I posted a news update, http://www.kiwi2space.co.nz/Site/news/Thoughts.aspx
@ChallengeGov: Cities who increase post secondary degrees can win $1 million Talent Divided Prize. http://ceosforcities.org/talent/
Hamilton Project launches prize to identify new policies for creating jobs in the US. $25,000 award http://j.mp/fgdKr9 #challengegov
@mattcannella: Excited to see Masten Space System's Xaero on the pad. http://yfrog.com/h49nvfpj Thanks @colinake. Can't wait to see her fly!
Loving the new @MastenSpace website! Check it out at http://masten-space.com/
NASA checks payload fit & function on Masten's Xaero vehicle - RLV News
@AlanMLadwig: On your mark..get set... one of my fav student engagement events. #MoonbuggyRace at MSFC, Apr 1-2. http://bit.ly/hkGnVO
@YurisNight: Yuri's Night 2011 Video Contest featured in the National Post! http://fb.me/HJfdNVKb
@astrobotic: Do you go to CMU and want to contribute? http://bit.ly/e9MeaP
Astrobotic featured in new Wired article about the #glxp: http://bit.ly/hflwzi #astrobotic