by Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, PhD, USN (ret.) Former Acting NOAA Administrator - Author of “Holding Fast In Heavy Seas”

A TPP program in collaboration with the Steny H. Hoyer Center for the Study of Democracy at SMCM

Students can still apply for fall semester internships through HawkJobs.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM), The National Public Honors College. https://www.smcm.edu/ The general SMCM Events link.

The Community Hub website lists events and opportunities of interest to the public. Newsletter: The form to sign up for the SMCM general community outreach newsletter:

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Office of Career Development and Community Engagement (CDCE), invite you to our Fall 2026 Career & Internship Fair! This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your company culture and open positions by engaging face-to-face with talented students across various majors. Join us November 3, 2026 10 am - 2 pm to meet ambitious students eager to hear about volunteer, internship, and employment opportunities! Secure Your Spot and Register Here

14 Sept 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern time: Navy STEM Internship and Research opportunities information session for those interested in Navy internship programs:

Join us Wednesday, October 14th at 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on Zoom or in person to learn about summer internships and fellowships at Naval science and engineering laboratories in the DC/MD/VA region and across the nation.

This information session is aimed at current students interested in Navy internships and is co-sponsored by the IgnITe Hub https://ignitehubmc.com/ on the campus of Montgomery College, Rockville, Maryland. This meeting will include a short introduction to the MD/DC/VA area Navy labs, the various Navy and DoD intern programs, where to apply, and a Q&A on the process.

This session will be appropriate for high school, college, and graduate students wanting to learn about internship opportunities. Note that the high-school student program is mainly aimed at students local to the various labs. The slides will be available after the session, and the entire video will be posted on the IgnITe Hub’s YouTube site.

Most of the programs are national in scope, and many are sponsored by the Office of Naval Research. A good source for information is the Naval STEM site at ONR at: https://www.onr.navy.mil/education-outreach/naval-stem

Nathan Swick teaches engineering at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center in Leonardtown. He has been selected to join the upcoming crew deployment to the Flashline Mars Arctic Station (FMARS) on Devon Island. The mission is twofold: To prepare critical facilities for vital research in engineering, geology, and human factors to advance humanity's readiness for Mars, while actively bridging the gap between space analog research and classrooms through student communication initiatives. The cost to participate is $1000. He needs to raise $10,000.

For a $10,000 sponsorship, offers Targeted Brand Visibility, Direct Community Impact, Local PR & Media, and an Exclusive Corporate Representation debrief.

For further information, please contact Bonnie Green, Executive Director, TPP at bonnie.green@paxpartnership.org or 301-866-9705 | 410-271-5310

Tri County Council for Southern Maryland Now Hiring Blueprint Specialist Apply Today:

College of Southern MD Velocity Center, 4465 Indian Head Hwy. Indian Head, MD. Must be a U.S. citizen & have or be able to obtain an active security clearance Register today: https://tccsmd.news/Oct21stDefense-TechnologyJobFair2026

The University of Maryland A. James Clark School of Engineering’s MATRIX Lab is expanding its team! We are seeking researchers to join our UMD team in Southern Maryland in two areas.

Flight Simulators open Tuesday to Sunday, 12-4 pm, and 10-4 pm on Saturdays. The museum is seeking adults (18+) to supervise the simulators on weekends. Email dan.dickey@paxmuseum.org for more information!

St. Mary’s Chamber of Commerce has a new home! The second floor of thePotomac Building in Leonardtown at the Governmental Center. Our address is: St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, PO Box 653, Leonardtown, MD 20650

Investment of the decade: Anduril Industries kicks off $3.7B project in Maryland By Daniel Leaderman | 10/6/2026

Defense manufacturer Anduril Industries is bringing a major software-defined shipyard to Tradepoint Atlantic in Baltimore County, which will be the largest single private investment and the largest job creator in Maryland in over a decade.

Anduril plans to invest $3.7 billion in private capital in its new facility, which will expand America’s submarine industrial base and continue a legacy of naval shipbuilding at Sparrows Point, where Bethlehem Steel produced steel and ships during both World Wars.

The company’s investments are expected to deliver over $2 billion in annual economic output, including an estimated $312 million in wages each year. Overall, the project will support more than 14,000 jobs, with Anduril creating more than 3,100 direct jobs in Maryland.

DONT MISS! COSMIC Symphony

at www.givebutter.com/cosmicseasonkickoff

Oct 11, 2026 | 3:00 pm An exciting 2026-2027 season opens with “The British are Coming,” Featuring works of Walton, Elgar, and Vaughn Williams. A Meinl Weston Performing Artist, solo tubist Dr. Jasmine “Jazzie” Pigott tours internationally. She appears with her duo J² with euphoniumist Jermaine Fryer, and serves as the Adjunct Professor of Tuba at Rowan University.

FREE CONCERT - NO TICKETS REQUIRED at Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center

Historic Sotterley - Information & to register for events here:

https://www.sotterley.org/events/

Docents and Visitor Center Assistants Needed!

Volunteer form: https://sotterley.org/?ff_landing=6

Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) - Events

Here: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/

Email: hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov; 301-994-4371 / 301-994-4372

Angelika's Kitchen is now open Thursday to Sunday at Farthings Pub, with a carefully curated menu of seasonal, from-scratch dishes that celebrate the bounty of local growers in St. Mary's County: Thursday: 11 am – 3 pm | Friday–Sunday: 11 am – 7 pm

St. Mary’s County Library Newsletter sign-up: 

https://www.stmalib.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Check out their calendar for more great events!

Save the date! Saturday, November 7: Author Fair 2026, Leonardtown Library
S.E.E.D.S. Library NOW OPEN! Fall Season: August 1 - October 31 -
Learn more about S.E.E.D.S. Library

Visit St. Mary's MD (VSMMD) website is a great resource to plan your evenings and weekends. The website's calendar includes events across the county. VSMMD Is now accepting applications for 2027. The Marketing and Sponsorship Program supports event planners, entrepreneurs, promoters, and other tourism partners by providing financial and marketing resources. In FY26, VSMMD awarded 19 marketing and/or sponsorship opportunities to its partners. To learn more, click here.

St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks is launching a new online registration platform! CivicPlus provides improved access to activities, classes, leagues, memberships, and facility reservations with seamless online registration and secure payment processing. Create a household account here: https://secure.rec1.com/MD/st-marys-county-md/catalog

St. Mary’s County Museum Division - Please visit:

https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/recreate/Museums/ Free admission for the Military! St. Mary’s County Museums Announce Water Taxi Will End Service for Season on Oct. 13, Resume in March 2027