Here’s What is Happening This Week 2.8.2023.
TPP Program Updates:
February 15th at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - St. Mary’s County Science & Engineering Award Reception at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum with Special Guest Speaker Dr. Troy Townsend, Associate Professor of Chemistry, St. Mary’s College of Maryland Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/smc-science-award-receptionfeb23/
SAVE THE DATE! March 21st Time TBD - VADM Carl Chebi, Commander, NAVAIR- Update to our defense community at USMSM SMART Building. More details to come!
Find out more about SoMD 2030 Paid Summer College Internships
- Interested in hosting a paid summer college intern?
- Know a college student looking for a paid internship in St. Mary’s County this summer?
Attend a virtual info session to learn more!
SoMD 2030 is a joint initiative of the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance (SMNA) and The Patuxent Partnership (TPP), with funding provided by Naval Air Warfare Center Aviation Division (NAWCAD) to build the STEM pipeline, increase career opportunities, and partner with government, industry, and academia; to connect talented students with apprenticeships and internships in southern MD.
Virtual Sessions for Companies will be hosted on: Thursday, Feb 9th, 3pm - Join via this link: https://thepaxpartnership.webex.com/meet/tpp
Virtual sessions for college students will be hosted on: Tuesday, Feb 14th, 11am - Thursday, Feb 16th, 8pm - Friday, Feb 17th, 12pm- Join via this link: https://thepaxpartnership.webex.com/meet/tpp)
Companies can sign up/complete a profile to host summer intern here: https://employer.gradleaders.com/Patuxent/Employers/Login.aspx?jprid=8061.
Students can apply and submit resumes here: https://candidate.gradleaders.com/Patuxent/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=5397
Read about company and student requirements (and more) on the SoMD 2030 Workforce Development webpage: https://paxpartnership.org/somd-2030-workforce/
- June 12thto August 4th - Summer College Internship Program
- Fri, Feb 24th - Deadline for companies to complete profiles
- Mar 3rd - Deadline for students to apply!
Questions, contact Jen Brown, SoMD 2030 Workforce Development & TPP Programs Director via email at Jennifer.brown@paxpartnership.org
Looking to increase your company’s visibility. Become a sponsor. TPP provides valuable programs to keep our members informed and engaged. FY23 TPP sponsorship opportunities are available for FY23. Sponsorship provides visibility and meaningful connections. TPP members may become TPP FY23 Sponsors (which includes a full day program, Defense Summit in June, our Annual Dinner) or choose ‘a la carte’. Details on the Sponsorship Opportunities page of the TPP website. https://paxpartnership.org/sponsorship/
Special thanks to benefactor NSI a TPP Developing Sponsor for FY23- and to Northrop Grumman for Platinum Sponsors for Annual Dinner
2022 TPP Annual Report & the 2022-2023 Tech Resource Books available for pick up at TPP office. Annual Report can be downloaded from our website here: https://paxpartnership.org/annual-reports/
The TPP newsletter is archived on our website here: https://paxpartnership.org/newsletter/
TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD COLLABORATION
Southern Maryland Tech Bridge – NAVALX
https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/Archive/tb_southernmaryland.aspx
EDUCATION
2023 NDTA Foundation Scholarships-The National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) is proud to announce open season to apply for 2023 NDTA Foundation Scholarships, now through Monday, April 17, 2023 – To learn about the scholarship qualification details and to see what it takes to apply, go to https://www.ndtahq.com/foundation/, call us at 703-751-5011 or send us an email at ndtahq@ndtahq.com. Read student testimonials from previous scholarship recipients to learn about the impact it has had on their studies.
2023-24 Scholarship Application is open! Deadline is March 15. If you or someone you know is a 29B resident who will be attending college in Maryland next year, encourage them to apply for the Delegate scholarship. Applicants can use the link in the application to verify their Maryland legislative district. Del. Brian Crosby 2023-2024 Academic Scholarship Application form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUPuAWlfPLgtVRySbgIBRfc1gfhPEMd-pdki7ac0RbqN32JA/viewform
College of Southern Maryland, (CSM) Further information & news can be found here: https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html
Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at St. Mary’s College of Maryland: Upcoming events here: https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/-
- Political Instability in Sahelian Africa: Prospects for Democracy and Peace (and why Americans should care) - February 15th, 2023 | 11:30am
- Mis- and Disinformation in Asian Diasporic Communities: Politics, Power, and History - lecture by Dr. Rachel Kuo - March 7th, 2023 | 4:45pm
- Science-related Misinformation: Why We Resist Information and What To Do About It - lecture by Dr. Reyhaneh Maktoufi - April 20th, 2023 | 4:45pm
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
“Thank you to all of you who volunteered to review the JSHS papers. We appreciate it.” Bonnie
Please note: Economic and Workforce Information Resources previously found in our newsletter, can now be found at: https://paxpartnership.org/community-resources/
Interested in learning more about the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance (SMNA) - Join and visit their website: https://navyalliance.org/
TEDCO Partners with The Maryland Department of Commerce to Expand DefTech- Maryland Defense Technology Commercialization (DefTech), supports the growth of businesses by helping them leverage the technology, facilities and expertise in the Maryland Department of Defense (DoD) labs. These efforts will be enhanced and expanded upon with a new partnership between TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, and the Maryland Department of Commerce. Learn more here: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/press-releases/2023/tedco-partners-maryland-department-commerce-expand-deftech
February 20th, 2023, at 9:00 AM - We invite you to the First-ever Small Business Breakfast in our local community, hosted by The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)/ Maryland Retailers Association @ Southern Maryland Association of Realtors (SMAR) building in Hughesville. The cost to attend is $25 per/person Please RSVP to the link below: https://forms.gle/ThuMRTsfLH4kTtQM7
Women In Defense is now accepting applications for Academic Year 2023-2024 WID Scholarships! The WID Scholar Program encourage women to pursue careers supporting U.S. national security with a focus on defense or foreign policy. Women may submit applications for funding to assist them in pursuing education as they begin or continue a career in defense or national security. Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59pm PT on Friday, March 17, 2023. For more information and to apply for a WID Scholarship, please visit:
WomenInDefense.net/WIDScholar If you have any questions, please contact Ann Webster at awebster@NDIA.org
Check out this Maryland Commerce program to help small businesses: Cybersecurity Resilience in Maryland—includes training and direct services for 40 small businesses to help mitigate future cyber attacks through employee training and the installation of advanced hardware and software (up to $10,000 per business) Applications are being accepted through Feb. 17, 2023. Visit their website:
https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/small-business-cybersecurity-resilience-in-maryland
The AeroPark Innovation District Master Plan final report can be downloaded here: https://paxpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Innovation-District-Master-Plan-Final-Report.pdf Keep up-to-date with the St Mary’s County newsletter here : https://www.yesstmarysmd.com/newsletter/
February 16, 2023, 4-7pm ASA Maryland Aerospace Day is being held opportunity for aerospace industry professionals to enjoy light refreshments and networking opportunities with legislators. More information can be found here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/asa-maryland-aerospace-day/
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.org to request to subscribe.
JOB ZONE 2023 https://www.jobzoneonline.com/complete-schedule.aspx
COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES
April 22, 2023, from 11 am to 4 pm- St. Mary’s County Commission on the Environment would like to invite your organization to Earth Day 2023 at Summerseat Farm, 26655 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, 20659.
February 22nd at 4pm – 6pm Association of Old Crows/ Pax River Roost presents Hydrate & Innovate – Meet Ken Miller, Director of Advocacy & Outreach & AOC Podcast Host - Pizza & 1st round provided- Flight Deck Lounge.
COSMIC Symphony Orchestra presents The Life of an Artists directed by Will Esterling, featuring Jane Liang, COSMIC’s 2020 Young Artist Competition winner and student of Brian Gantz, performing Edvard Grieg’s “Piano Concerto in A Minor.” The concert also includes Schubert’s “Unfinished Symphony” and Johann Strauss II’s “An Artist’s Life” waltz.
- March 11th event at 3pm at Nancy R. and Homer T. Performing Arts Center at St. Mary’s College of MD.
- March 12th event at 3pm at the College of Southern MD Prince Frederick campus.
Free Admission Donations Gratefully Accepted
Details here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/cosmic-symphony-orchestra-presents-the-life-of-an-artists-directed-by-will-esterling/
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
- February 12 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm AeroPark Farmer’s Market at SMC Regional Airport
- February 22, 2023 - 7:00 pm- Forward Together: The Legacy of Agnes Kane Callum
Historic St. Mary’s City, (HSMC)- Information & register for events here: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/
- March 12, 1-4pm - Annual Bridal Show, 47418 Old State House Road, St. Mary's City. Free to all attendees if pre-registered by March 10: Pre-register at: https://forms.gle/KAfoQuLTRpScyTmm6
Mar 14th 2023, 10:00am - 4:00pm- Outdoor Exhibits Open for the Season
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum is hosting their annual STEAM Day on Saturday, March 11, 2023, 10am-3pm, for students 4th through 12th grade. There will be various professionals throughout the museum representing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math with activities for students to participate in. For more information please visit: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/steam-day-at-prnam/ For PRNAM news please visit: https://paxmuseum.com and subscribe to their news.
St. Clement’s Island Museum: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum/ Call 301-769-2222 for more.
- Explore the Stories of African Americans in St. Mary’s County at the U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center in honor of Black History Month. Interpretive Center exhibits will be open and free to the public on Wednesdays (Feb 8, 15 and 22) and Saturdays (Feb 11, 18 and 25) from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in February. located at 21675 S. Coral Drive, within Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park, MD.
St. Mary’s County History Day coming up on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Leonardtown Public Library. This year’s theme is Frontiers in History: People, Places, and Ideas. Open to grades 4th through 12th. Submissions due by February 27th. Registration now open. For more information please visit: https://paxpartnership.org/general-news/st-marys-county-history-day/
Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center (SMCM) Coming Attractions here: https://www.smcm.edu/dodge-performing-arts-center/
- February 10th, 2023, 7:00pm | Recital Hall – Double A Cabaret
St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks Museum Division - Information & register for events here: https://www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/Museums/
Registration for St. Mary's County History Day is open, and projects are due on February 27th, just one month away! We welcome teachers to challenge their students to make History Day Projects! If you have any questions or need assistance reach out to Katherine Humphries at edteam@sotterley.org More information and registration here: https://md-smcdc.nhd.org/App?f=592efb3e-2fb3-4606-8006-98696fbaad4e
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society which works for a cure through research advocacy, financial support is seeking sponsorships – High School students in St Mary’s County are fundraising for this important cause. A few students have family members or friends diagnosed with leukemia and lymphoma. This is an opportunity to support a local cause and support these students in their fundraising. Companies that pledge $1,000 or more will be recognized. The Maryland State-wide Grand Finale fundraising event (300+ attendees) will recognize all donors $2,500 and up. Additional benefits such as check presenting photos are available. The pledge commitment form is at https://bit.ly/3vLpHu4 |
