Here's What's Happening This Week 4.30.2025
TPP Program & Updates
Please note the following change of dates:
- TPP DEFENSE SUMMIT to September 10, 2025
- NAWCAD INDUSTRY DAY. New date TBD
- STEM-ING Next Generation to Sept/Oct 2025
REGISTRATION OPEN!
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 5 pm -7:30 pm TPP-ANA Panel - “Building Bridges by Advancing Global Defense Partnerships.” with RDML Tony Rossi, Director, Navy International Programs Office, Office of the Secretary of the Navy, is the keynote and moderator. Panelists invited but not all confirmed yet:
- RDML Gavin “Deedle” Duff, Director, Plans, Policy and Integration (OPNAV N5)
- CDRE Roger Readwin, UK Naval and Assistant Defense Attaché
- CDRE David Frost, Australian Naval and Assistant Defense Attaché (confirmed)
- Scott Wiener, Director of International Program Management, NAVAIR
Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-events/tpp-ana-panel-with-keynote-rdml-anthony-rossi/
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 | 5:30- 9:00 pm - TPP ANNUAL DINNER with speaker Vice Admiral Carl Chebi, Commander, NAVAIR at Historic St Mary’s City. (Members Only). Thank you to our sponsors: Diamond: Northrop Grumman, Platinum: MIL Corp, Gold: Lockheed Martin, Silver: Sierra Technologies, Silver: NSi!
Please email Addison Welch at addison.welch@paxpartnership.org
re tickets, we are almost sold out!
Monday, June 16, 2025 Data Centers Panel “Data Centers. The pros and cons and what it means for you, the residential customers.” Registration opening soon.
SoMD 2030 builds the STEM pipeline, increases career opportunities, and connects talented students with Southern MD apprenticeships and internships. We are currently placing students for Summer 2025 internships. Update your company profile by logging into the GradLeaders platform. Learn more here:
https://paxpartnership.org/somd-2030-workforce/
For questions contact: Chris Abell, SoMD 2030, Workforce Development Director at chris.abell@paxpartnership.org for more information.
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 301-866-4088 or michelle.reloba@paxpartnership.org
TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD - NAVAIR
Tech Bridge–NAVAL X: https://navalx.nre.navy.mil/s/tech-bridges/southern-maryland-tech-bridge and https://techport.center/
EDUCATION
The Apprenticeship Maryland Program/Tech Jobs Rule (AMP/TJR) and the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center (FCTC) want local companies to participate in the Youth Apprenticeship Program for the 2025-2026 school year. Apprenticeships will begin between June and September 2025 and we don't want you to miss out! Companies in St. Mary’s County that want to participate should complete the 2025-2026 Youth Apprentice Industry Request Form here: https://paxpartnership.org/tech-jobs-rule/ and submit it to kawhite@smcps.org. Please check out the AMP/TJR video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2FT6Mc1-00
Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Subscribe to their newsletter here:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Je5H45l/Subscribe
Website: https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/
College of Southern Maryland, (CSM) Information, news and events: register: https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html
Registration is Ongoing for Community Education Courses; CSM offers a variety of Community Education courses. Register here: www.csmd.edu/CommunityEducation.
CSM Offers Open Houses, Concerts, Writing Series, and More in May- catch the full list here: https://www.csmd.edu/news/2025/csm-offers-open-houses-concerts-writing-series-and-more-in-may.html
Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm – Digital Forensics Capstone Project and Networking Event. Presentation will focus on the technical and procedural aspects of digital forensics, incident response, and security, with feedback from a panel of IT and other industry Professionals. FREE event. Venue: CSM Center for Business and Industry (Bl 113) For more information: rtcritten@csmd.edu
St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) The National Public Honors College Website: https://www.smcm.edu/
Events here: https://inside.smcm.edu/events?utm_source=www&utm_medium=link&utm_term=&utm_content=header-menu&utm_campaign=engagement
NEWS: Rhonda G. Phillips, PhD, was selected by the St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) Board of Trustees to become the College’s eighth president, effective July 1, 2025. Read more here: https://inside.smcm.edu/news/2025/04/rhonda-phillips-named-st-marys-college-marylands-eighth-president
SUMMER CAMPS
STEM Summer Camp @ USMSM for Future Problem Solvers
The STEM Summer Camp funded by SoMD 2030 is for high-school students who are interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields of study. Students will learn mechanical design, electronics, and coding, engineering and math skills, as well as collaboration and teamwork, developing these diverse skills to solve problems and encourage innovation. For St. Mary’s, Calvert and Charles County students only!
- When: July 21 – August 1, 2025
- Where: USMSM SMART Building – 44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619
- Admission fee: Free
- Application deadline: May 31, 2025
- Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250614104638148
2025 SMCM Solar Cell STEM Camp
For the third year in a row, SMCM is hosting a SoMD 2030-funded high-school STEM camp at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Students will work in teams to design, build and race solar powered race cars. Teams will gain hands-on experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD), 3D-printing, coding and learn broadly about energy in electronics, nature and our society. Students who are interested in science, technology and teamwork are encouraged to apply. For St. Mary’s, Calvert and Charles County students only!
- When: June 23 – 27, 2025 9am-3pm
- Where: St. Mary's College of Maryland Campus, 19090 Mathias De Sousa Dr. St. Mary's City, MD 20686
- Admission fee: Free, and lunch provided
- Application deadline: June 15, 2025
- Apply here: https://forms.gle/t3xU2Aiy1p8ygpCY
Combat Robotics-growingSTEMS offers three separate Combat Robotics opportunities. Between weekend summer camps, a 1lb weight class local competition, and a travel team consisting of 3lb, 12lb, and 30lb combat robots, growingSTEMS has a lot to offer!
Website link for all 3 combat programs and sign-up deadlines:
https://growingstems.org/combat-robotics/
Videos:
https://brettzone.nhrl.io/brettZone/fightReview.php?gameID=W-14&tournamentID=nhrl_sep24_12lb
https://brettzone.nhrl.io/brettZone/fightReview.php?gameID=EX-3465e1b001df4c15&tournamentID=nhrl_dec24_30lb
https://brettzone.nhrl.io/brettZone/fightReview.php?gameID=EX-8a9ab0c14cd841cc&tournamentID=nhrl_dec24_30lb
RESOURCES & EVENTS
Governor Moore Launches Resource Website for Maryland Workers Impacted by Recent Federal Actions
https://response.maryland.gov/federalpublicservants/
May 7, 2025, Dr. Hal Daumé III will be discussing trust in large language models (LLM) like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. "Building Trustworthy AI Even When We Don't Understand It" will be presented at the USMSM SMART Building, 44219 Airport Road, California, Maryland 20619. Networking starts at 5:00 p.m. and the presentation starts at 5:30 p.m. You can learn more about the series and register here
Tuesday, May 13th,| 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm AI for Smart Manufacturing Productivity Forum- organized by the Maryland Department of Commerce in collaboration with the University of Maryland, College Park, to introduce AI for manufacturing and discuss the critical issues we are facing in AI for industrial productivity improvement. At A. James Clark Hall, College Park, Maryland. Register here: https://lu.ma/3ny14gm9
May 22 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm - Annual Employment Law Update – Presented by Christine Walters.
Stay up to date with the latest in employment law. $25 for HRASM members | $40 for non-members. 3 SHRM/HRCI recertification credits approved. Location: SMECO - Engineering and Operations Center. For more:
https://hrasmonline.shrm.org/events/2025/05/annual-employment-law-update
Please help the St. Mary's County Science Fair Board!
Three students are finalists going to compete in the International Fair this year! The estimated cost per student is $2500 each, for a total of $7500. Your donations will bring them closer to the total needed to send these 3 students representing St Mary’s County to compete in the International Fair would be much appreciated. Contact: Mark Ragland, President, St. Mary's County Science and Engineering Fair Board. It could be your student! SMCSEFPresident@protonmail.com Thank you!
Calvert and Charles Counties have launched surveys to measure the impact of federal government layoffs in our regions. St. Mary's County is monitoring local effects. Calvert County's resource page and survey link: https://www.calvertcountymd.gov/3926/Resources-for-Federal-Workers
The "Every Student Flies" program- Ready 9 Aviation Academy is an evolution of Southern Maryland Seaplanes, focused on providing specialty flight instruction for rated pilots. This new chapter builds on that expertise to bridge the gap between existing STEM programs in Southern Maryland and a hands-on instructional experience in an airplane. The Ready 9 program offers every high school-aged student in Southern Maryland a free hands-on flight in an airplane. Read more here: https://paxpartnership.org/every-student-flies-program/ or go to their website here: https://www.r9aa.org/
Pax River Naval Museum (PRNAM) Join today: https://www.paxmuseum.com/membership
Event Calendar: https://www.paxmuseum.com/events-calendar
- Flight simulators are open on Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm and Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm. The museum is seeking adults (18+) interested in supervising the simulators during the weekends. Email dan.dickey@paxmuseum.org for more information!
- Memorial Day Service -Join PRNAM on Monday, May 26th, for a Memorial Day Service. More details to follow. Check their website.
Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Southern Region, stay informed and follow social media and here: https://www.sbdchelp.com Check out their NO-Cost online Training & Workshops! https://www.marylandsbdc.org/training
Greenwell Foundation is seeking Nature Volunteers to provide support for our PreK to 1st grade environmental education field trips, guided hikes and kayaking programs, tabling at outreach events, and more! You can learn more and apply here.
NEWS
FYSA: Making sure you saw this recently released EO on acquisitions.
MODERNIZING DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS AND SPURRING INNOVATION IN THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE
Executive Orders
April 9, 2025
Read more here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/modernizing-defense-acquisitions-and-spurring-innovation-in-the-defense-industrial-base/
COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES
St Mary’s College of Maryland https://www.smcm.edu/ Check for events at Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center here: https://www.smcm.edu/dodge-performing-arts-center/coming-attractions/
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
· Saturday, May 17, and Sunday May 18, 2025 |11:00 am – 5:00 pm Southern Maryland Heritage Festival at Historic Sotterley. Purchase your ticket in advance, visit www.sotterley.org/somd-heritage
Historic St. Mary’s City, (HSMC) - See all events & register here:
https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/.
Email: hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov; 301-994-4371 / 301-994-4372
DON’T MISS! Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm MarylandFest, Spring Celebration, is taking over HSMC, an unforgettable day filled with fun, food, and drinks. For information on activities and ticket details, visit: https://www.hsmcevents.com/marylandfest or contact hsmcc.info@maryland.gov
Find Local Farmers Markets Near You! Southern Maryland Buy Local Guide Available Now- It’s your one-stop resource for supporting local farmers and enjoying the best of Southern Maryland. View the So.MD Farmers Market Guide HERE
St. Mary’s County Library Newsletter sign up:
https://www.stmalib.org/newsletter-sign-up/
Planning a Conference or meeting, St Mary’s County is a prime location. Partner with organizations to highlight local lodging options and 'things to do' for conference attendees of industry days and other meetings/conferences. Check out the St. Mary’s County website: Visit St. Mary's MD
St. Mary’s County Museum Division - Please visit
https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/recreate/Museums/
Sign up for their newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/8818922c0fdc/march2024?e=5cb0e4248f
Free admission for the Military!
St. Clement’s Island Museum: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum
Old Jail Museum & Visitor Center: Facebook.com/TheOldJailMuseum
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum: Facebook.com/1836Light
U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center: Facebook.com/USCTCenter |
