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Here’s What is Happening This Week 4.19.2023.   

TPP Program Updates

TPP ANNUAL DINNER 1 WEEK AWAY! Wednesday, April 26th 2023, 5:30pm – 9pm TPP Annual Dinner under the Pavilion at the Reconstructed State House at Historic St. Mary's City with Guest Speaker Admiral (ret) Bill Lescher, 41st Vice Chief of Naval Operations.  Registration closing soon: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/2023-annual-dinner/  Members only (in good standing).

Thank you to our Annual Dinner sponsors: Platinum: KBR, MIL Corp, Northrop Grumman | Gold: SURVICE, ManTech | Silver: NSI, RMC Inc.

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.

Check out the huge success of the SPARK! Student Career Fair on Thursday, March 30th, on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=597969749039670&set=pcb.597970562372922 and read about it in the SOMD New: https://www.somdnews.com/community/patuxent-partnership-hosts-career-fair/article_4326c18c-bfca-548d-bb56-7988bfa1778b.html

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

Don’t forget to check out the Lab Showcase: Uncrewed Underwater Technologies – Tomorrow, 20 April, 2023-Learn about uncrewed underwater technologies that optimize the performance of commercial off-the-shelf systems from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. Learn about these UUV technologies and the technology transfer efforts from Jeff Book, Section Head, Physical Oceanographic Processes Section, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Stennis Space Center, MississippiThis Lab Showcase will be hosted by Paige George, NSWC Panama City and FLC Southeast Regional Coordinator, and Laurie Jugen from the Mississippi Enterprise for Technology (MSET) and FLC Partner. Learn More and Register Can’t attend a Lab Showcase? You can find recordings of past Lab Showcases here.

EDUCATION

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

2023 STEM-ING Event -  Saturday, May 20th · 8:30am - 4pm - STEM-ING is an annual event empowering Southern Maryland middle school girls through STEM. An exciting program is planned for 2023! https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/stem-ing/

STEM-ING still needs YOU! Be sure to register as a volunteer. (Event May 20th, 2023)For more information about STEM-ING and our workshops, please visit us at www.STEM-ING.org

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

STEM Summer Camp for Future Problem Solvers funded by SoMD 2030 @ USMSM June 20-30, 2023 at SMART Building, USMSM. Admission here:  QR code for scanning here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/stem-summer-camp-usmsm/

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/

Summer 2023 Opportunities in STEM offered by NAWCAD- More information on NAWCAD Engineering Exploration Experience NAWCAD Computer Coding Camp, and growingSTEMS Robotic Camp information here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/summer-2021-opportunities-in-stem/

SUMMER 2023 High School STEM Innovation Opportunities with NAWCAD -Air Talent High School Innovation Challenge.  QR Code Scan at this link: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/the-airtalent-high-school-innovation-program/

AMP/Tech Jobs Rule - High school 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 apprenticeshipApplication still open. 2023-2024 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.

The 61st National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) April 12-15, high-school students from across the country, were in Virginia Beach to present their scientific research. Teachers, mentors, parents, university faculty, and military personnel came together to celebrate the achievements of this distinguished group of students and encourage the next generation of scientists and engineers. Learn more about JSHS here.

Congratulations to all winners but we are especially proud of Christi Li, a MD JSHS regional winner who placed 2nd in the National JSHS!

We thank our esteemed panel of 10 judges, who deliberated carefully before selecting the finalists, including Christi Li to the National JSHS last. week. Photo below: Our esteemed panel of judges. 

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

  • Science-related Misinformation: Why We Resist Information and What To Do About It - lecture by Dr. Reyhaneh Maktoufi – Tomorrow, April 20th, 2023 | 4:45pm
  • Whispers from the Water, Saturday, April 29, 2023, 1 – 5pm -CSD & Historic Sotterley present a screening of the powerful film, “Descendant.”

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/

PAX River Crows, Tuesday, 25 April 2023, 1600 - 1700 hours- Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, Unclassified. In cooperation with Advanced Tactical Aircraft Protection Systems PMA-272, the Patuxent River Roost of Association of Old Crows (AOC) Presents: Modern Electronic Warfare and Aircraft Protection featuring Col Tamara Campbell, USMC.- Free entry, snacks and drinks. Come out and meet your fellow Crows and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter: @PAXRIVERROOST

Tuesday, 6 June 2023 at 1000-1130- Battle of Midway 81st Anniversary Commemoration - NAS Patuxent River Base Theater- Uniform of the day for military/equivalent for civilians; summer whites for participants.

Thursday, April 27th, 11:30am – 12:30pm What Keeps You Up At Night? - Part 5 - AFCEA Southern MD- Visit https://somd.afceachapters.org for more info - Hear our expert panelists describe the efforts of the Navy and industry to stay ahead of the cyber threat...ONLINE -Zoom link and more information here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/what-keeps-you-up-at-night-part-5/

TEDCO Partners with The Maryland Department of Commerce to Expand DefTech- DefTech supports the growth of businesses by helping them leverage the technology, facilities and expertise in the Maryland Department of Defense (DoD) labs. Learn more here: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/press-releases/2023/tedco-partners-maryland-department-commerce-expand-deftech TEDCO Newsletter subscribe here: https://www.tedcomd.com/subscribe-tedcos-newsletters

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)

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.   

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 invite your organization to Earth Day 2023 at Summerseat Farm, 26655 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, 20659.

St. Mary’s Young Professionals NetworkingTuesday May 2nd, at The Slice House, 5 to 7pm | Monday June 12th at Breton Bay Golf & Country Club 5 to 7pm- See more on the FB page (1) St. Mary's Young Professionals | Facebook

COSMIC SymphonyMay 6th - 7th . presents: “Love and Loss” concert, featuring International Award-Winning Tenor, David W. Cook  perform at the new Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center at St Mary’s College of MD. No tickets needed! Check out our events: St. Mary’s FB event: https://fb.me/e/3p236xkcN |Calvert FB event:  https://fb.me/e/15q6F5if3 Venues & programs are subject to change. Please check  www.cosmicsymphony.org for any last-minute changes.

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

  • DON’T MISS! May 13 at 7 p.m."Africa's Premier Diva," Angélique Kidjo in Concert at St. Mary's College of Maryland- at the Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center on the campus of St. Mary's College of Maryland on Saturday. Tickets are $30-$35 and on sale now through the College website
  • Friday, June 16, from 6 to 9 The Mulberry Music Festival returns this summer kicking off the Juneteenth weekend for the fourth year. Headlined by The JoGo Project, features Oh He Dead, Kevin Howard and The Boneshakers. The College’s own Carly Harvey, SMCM Class of 2007 and “DC’s Queen of the Blues,” returns as mistress of ceremonies and guest vocalist. The event, held on the College’s Townhouse Green, is free of charge and open to the public. Info on the festival website at smcm.edu/mulberry-music-festival

June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14, and July 21 The Chesapeake Orchestra at 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 SotterleyInformation & register for events here:  https://www.sotterley.org/events

  • Saturday April 29th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm & Sunday, April 30th, Noon - 3:00 pmGarden Guild Plant Sale - For more information, contact us at 301-373-2280 or via the contact form on our website.

Historic St. Mary’s City, (HSMC)- Information & register for events here: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/

  • May 25th, 1:30 to 3:00 pm the Maryland Dove will be joining Destination Southern Maryland in Piscataway Park to celebrate the launch of the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area, featuring the Governor of Maryland as the keynote speaker!
  • The Maryland Dove will be sailing to different ports of call around Chesapeake Bay in 2023, thanks to a grant from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority.During the Bay Tour, Maryland Dove will be open to the public for free deck tours at each of the heritage areas for one to three days at a time. A full schedule of port visits is available at HSMCdigsHistory.org.

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- Facebook.com/SCIMuseum- more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/730336351971992

NAS PAX SAPR 5K April 21st, 10:30 start- NAS Pax Parade Field more info to come. Open to all with base access.

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