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Here’s What is Happening This Week 5.31.2023.   

TPP PROGRAM UPDATES

REGISTER NOW: Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 8am - 6:00pm 

TPP Defense Summit: Naval Aviation and National Security at USMSM SMART Building.

  • Opens at 7:15am and program will begin promptly at 8:00am     
  • 8:00-8:15am     Welcome and overview of summit

Opening remarks given by The Honorable Steny H. Hoyer, Maryland’s 5th Congressional District
Keynote Speaker: TBA

  • Prototyping and Delivering to the Warfighterwith Alex Lovett, Director for Prototypes and Experiments for DCTO(MC)), OUSD(R&E)

Panels on:

  • US Maritime Strategy and the South China Sea moderated by Dr. Steven WillsNavalist, Center for Maritime Strategy, Navy League of the U.S.
  • NAVAIR: Thinking Differently – Delivering outcomes that matter to the Warfighter moderated by VADM Chebi, Commander, NAVAIR with panelists: RADM John Lemmon, PEO(T);Mr. Tom Rudowsky, Vice Commander, NAVAIR; Mr. Roy Harris, Deputy Commander, COMFRC; RADM (ret) BD Gaddis, Director of MQ-25 Advanced Design, Boeing
  • Collaboration: NAWCAD and NSW Dahlgren with Mr. Steve Cricchi and Mr. Dale Sisson

Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/2023defensesummit/

Thank you to our Summit Sponsors!
Sustaining sponsors:   Boeing  |  Naval Systems Inc. (NSI)
Contributing Sponsors:  InDyne Inc  |  KBR  |  SURVICE Engineering Company
Reception Sponsor: Lockheed Martin
Coffee Break Sponsor: MIL Corp

TPP IS HIRING FOR A SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR – more info here:  https://paxpartnership.org/employment_opportunities/

The TPP Newsletter is archived on our website here:  https://paxpartnership.org/newsletter/

TPP HAS OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE! Contact Michelle Reloba for more information at 301-866-4011 or michelle.reloba@paxpartnership.org

SoMD 2030 is funded by NAWCAD to build the STEM pipeline, increase career opportunities, and connect talented students with apprenticeships and internships in Southern MD, working with government, industry, and academia. Contact Jen Brown, SoMD 2030 Workforce Development & TPP Programs Director at jennifer.brown@paxpartnership.org for more information.

TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD COLLABORATIONS   

Southern Maryland Tech Bridge – NAVALX   https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/Archive/tb_southernmaryland.aspx

EDUCATION

Please visit our STEM-LINK website for all things related to Summer Camps and STEM. Link: https://stem-link.org

Summer Camps - Summer camps information to date: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/summer-camps-2023/

Tuesday, June 6th, 4-5:30pm -FYI: Feed Your Imagination: An Overview of Active Vibration Control Technology for Aerospace Applications -USMSM presents their new series called FYI: Feed Your Imagination. Dr. Mark A. Norris, PhD, Engineering Mechanics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He has over 35 years of Research and Development experience in the field of Active Vibration Control and Noise/Vibration Testing. Please RSVP on this website: https://usmsm.umd.edu

SOLAR CELL STEM CAMP CAD DESIGN TRAINING funded by SoMD 2030 June 26th to 30th, 2023, 9 am to 3 pm Free:  QR code for scanning here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/solar-cell-stem-camp-cad-design-training-june-26th-to-30th-2023-9-am-to-3-pm/- For 30 high school students in SOMD, a Free week-long STEM summer camp conducted by the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Materials Science. This opportunity will have the highest impact for students from Great Mills, Leonardtown, Patuxent, St. Mary’s Ryken and Chopticon high schools. Application deadline is June 10. High school students of any grade are welcome to apply through the SMCM website at https://inside.smcm.edu/events/smcm-solar-cell-stem-camp. 

AMP/Tech Jobs Rule Dr. James A. Forest Career & Technology Center students interested in skilled work in manufacturing, business operations, and STEM fields are given paid apprenticeship opportunities with local industry and government. AMP/TJR are seeking employers that want to offer students apprenticeshipsApplication Door closing soon -  Youth Apprentice Industry Request Form found here: https://paxpartnership.org/tech-jobs-rule/ 

College of Southern Maryland, (CSM) Information & news can be found here: https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html.

  • CSM announces that CSM Associate Vice President Ellen Flowers-Fields will be appointed vice president of CSM’s Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CWD) effective July 1

Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at St. Mary’s College of MarylandUpcoming events here:  https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/

  • Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00 pm - The Judge William O. E. Sterling Constitution Day Lecture presented by Nina Totenberg, NPR’s Award-Winning Legal Affairs Correspondent Famous for Her Supreme Court coverage; Author of Dinners with Ruth (2022) at The Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center
  • Wednesday, October 25 at 7:00 pm -The Benjamin C. Bradlee Distinguished Lecture in Journalism presented by Dr. Jelani Cobb, Dean and Henry Luce Professor of Journalism at Columbia University, at The Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center.

MISI dreamport –Check out events and register here: https://misi.tech/events.php

GBC MISI Academy- Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Programs More here: https://thegbcacademy.org/

RESOURCES

Please note:  Economic and Workforce Information Resources are located at: https://paxpartnership.org/community-resources/.

Interested in learning more about the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance (SMNA) Visit their website:  https://navyalliance.org/

Tuesday, June 6th, 2023, 10:00-11:30Battle of Midway 81st Anniversary Commemoration - NAS Patuxent River Base Theater- Uniform of the day for military/equivalent for civilians; summer whites for participants.

NEXT WEEK June 5 – 6th 2023Maryland Defense Forum- Association of Defense Communities (ADF) This is a first-time event for Maryland! A professional development opportunity for lthe defense-related industries and for military community representatives to meet with their on-base counterparts and state and federal officials to focus on resiliency, mutual support and coordination. Be a part of the conversation to problems plaguing every aspect of the defense community, DoD, contractors, small business, colleges. Free for DoD personnel to register! Venue: Westin Annapolis |100 Westgate Cir, Annapolis, MD 21401 - Registration and information about sponsorship opportunities here: https://defensecommunities.org/regional/maryland/

Saturday, June 24 - 8:30am - 12 noon-United Way of Southern Maryland presents THE DAY OF KNOWLEDGE -Join to hear Tri-County Leaders share the impact of COVID on our communities. Then, be a part of crafting the solutions! Your presence is important to have your input as a part of the caring power of our community. Venue: The Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maryland, 9021 Dayton Avenue, North Beach, Maryland 20714. FREE but registration is required: https://www.unitedwaysouthernmaryland.org/day-knowledge

Keep up to date with the St Mary’s County newsletter here:  https://www.yesstmarysmd.com/newsletter/

MD Dept of Commerce opportunities: Resources for MD. Businesses: New Global Exchange Program | Small Biz Funding (mailchi.mp)

Seeking Small Business to Team Up with Technology Integrators to develop & pitch Novel Technology Solution- The U.S. Army xTech Program, is awarding up to $1M in cash prizes and up to $28.5M in Direct to Phase II SBIR awards. The xTechPrime competition is accepting submissions from 25 April – 7 June, 2023For real-time updates, follow them on social media and visit the website at https://www.xtech.army.mil/ or read more here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/seeking-small-business-to-team-up-with-technology-integrators/

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Tri-County Council (TCC) -Facebook: Tri-County Council's Southern Maryland Job Source  TCC Business Engagement Specialist Team (B.E.S.T.) monthly Business News/Updates newsletter! Email BESTeam@tccsmd.orgto request to subscribe.   

2 Job Opportunities to work for the Navy as a Community Planning Liaison Officer (CPLO) or enter into a full-time, paid Community Planning Internship. More information and application here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/two-job-opportunities-to-work-for-the-navy/

JOB ZONE 2023 https://www.jobzoneonline.com/complete-schedule.aspx

SAVE THE DATE  June 14th, 2023 12-5pm-- NAWCAD Exhibit & Journey-Level Hiring Event- NAWCAD to host. Over 100 positions to fill. Event at USMSM, SMART Building. Pre-register at https://tinyurl.com/22gynscwBe sure to upload your resume and transcripts to complete registration. Read more here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/save-the-date-nawcad-exhibit-journey-level-hiring-event/.

COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES

Friday, June 9th,  Leadership Southern Maryland’s 10th Annual Golf Tournament at Breton Bay Golf & Country Club. 7:30am registration and breakfast. 8:30am shotgun start. Individual registration $125. Foursomes $500. Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, visit https://www.leadershipsomd.org/news-events/annual-golf-tournament/

St. Mary’s Young Professionals NetworkingMonday June 12th at Breton Bay Golf & Country Club 5 to 7pm- See more on the FB page (1) St. Mary's Young Professionals | Facebook

St. Mary's College of Maryland : St. Mary's College of Maryland: The National Public Honors College (smcm.edu)

  • Friday, June 16, from 6 to 9 The Mulberry Music Festival returns this summer kicking off the Juneteenth weekend. Headlined by The JoGo Project, features Oh He Dead, Kevin Howard and The Boneshakers, Carly Harvey, SMCM Class of 2007 and “DC’s Queen of the Blues,” returns as mistress of ceremonies and guest vocalist. At the College’s Townhouse Green, free of charge and open to the public. Info on the festival website at edu/mulberry-music-festival
  • June 18 to June 24 Chesapeake Writers’ Conference is back for 2023! St. Mary’s College campus. Crystal Oliver, Director, Montgomery Hall, (240) 895-4236 chesapeakewritersconference@smcm.edu

June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14, and July 21 The Chesapeake Orchestra at the River Concert Series under the direction of music director, Jeffrey Silberschlag on the lawn at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Summer 2023! Our 25th Anniversary Season!! For more program information and sponsorship information see https://www.chesapeakeorchestra.org.

St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce –Website:   https://cca.smcchamber.com/EvtListingMainSearch.aspx?class=E

Historic Sotterley- Information & register for events here: https://www.sotterley.org/events.

Historic St. Mary’s City, (HSMC)- See all events & to register https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/

  • Saturday, June 03, 2023, 11:00am Spring Saturdays – Garden Buddies Family Program. Info: groups@maryland.gov or call 301.994.4371 / 301.994.4372
  • 23rd & 24th June, 2023, 5:00pm - 6:00pm - Sin and Scandal at St. Mary’s: An Adults-Only Tour - To register, or for more information, contact (301) 994-4371, (301) 994-4372, or groups@maryland.gov
  • 24th June, 2023, 12:00pm - 6:00pm BeerFest will feature music from local bands, food from local cuisine, and a variety of regional craft beer while supporting further education and research at HSMC. More info at hsmcdigshistory.org/beerfest-2023/

Patuxent River Naval Air Museum - For PRNAM news please visit: https://paxmuseum.com and subscribe to their newsletter. Membership sign up here: https://paxmuseum.com/membership-info/

St. Clement’s Island Museum:  Facebook.com/SCIMuseum/   for more. Phone: 301-769-2222.  https://www.facebook.com/events/730336351971992

  • Kids Can Join Local Artist for a Variety of Art Classes during Summer at St. Clement’s Island Museum For more information please call Christina Barbour at (301) 769-4723. For more information on this or other events, visit  com/SCIMuseum.

St. Mary’s County Museums Monthly Activities during Second Saturdays Outdoor Adventures: Nature & Forest Play for All Ages Series.

St. Clement’s Island Museum (38370 Point Breeze Road in Colton's Point):

  • September 9, 2023: Hibernate, Migrate or Adapt. More information: (301) 769-2222 or com/SCIMuseum

Piney Point Lighthouse Museum (44720 Lighthouse Road in Piney Point):

August 12, 2023: Beach Combing. More information: (301) 994-1471 or com/1836Light

U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center:

  • June 10, 2023: Insects & Jack-o-Lantern Seed Starts
  • October 14, 2023: Ghost Leaf Skeleton Rubbings. More information: (301) 994-1471 or com/USCTCenter

THIS WEEKEND! Saturday June 3rd 9am -12pm Great Mills Community Clean-Up- Sign up to volunteer: www.tinyurl.com/stmaryscdc23 - Find out more about sponsorship opportunities and donations here: https://stmaryscdc.org

June 10th, 2023Patuxent Habitat for Humanity Warrior 5k Fun Run/Walk Lexington Manor Passive Park. Read more here: https://paxpartnership.org/mc-events/patuxent-habitat-for-humanity-warrior-5k-fun-run-walk-on-june-10th-2023-at-lexington-manor-passive-park/?mc_id=124

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