Here’s What is Happening This Week 2.22.2023.   

TPP Program Updates:

March 15^th 2023, 5:00 to 7pm TPP/ANA/MCAA Panel – Vertical Lift: The Sky’s the Limit with keynote Speaker, BGen. Matthew Mowery, Asst Deputy Commandant for Aviation, HQMC and Panelists:

• Col Bob “Rider” Finneran, Branch Head, Air Warfare Systems/Assault Support at HQMC Aviation
• COL Victor “Mooch” Argobright, Program Manager, Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program (PMA-263)
• CDR Pat “Butters” Morley, Rotary Aircraft Branch Head (N980R); Future Vertical Lift (Maritime Strike) / MH-60S; Air Warfare, OPNAV N98, 5D453
• Erin Lesko, Advanced Development Team Program Manager, PEO(A)

Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/tpp-ana-mcaa-panel_15mar23/ Venue PRNAM

March 21^st  9:00 am - Briefing with VADM Carl Chebi, Commander, NAVAIR, & Tom Rudowsky, Deputy Commander, NAVAIR- Update on NAE/NAVAIR’s North Stars: Capability, Affordability, Availability and “help needed” from industry- Venue: USMSM

Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/vadmchebi/

SoMD 2030 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. Find out more about 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! 

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: 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 12^thto August 4th - Summer College Internship Program
• Fri, Feb 24^th - Deadline for companies to complete profiles
• Mar 3^rd - Deadline for students to apply!

Questions, contact Jen Brown, SoMD 2030 Workforce Development & TPP Programs Director at Jennifer.brown@paxpartnership.org

TPP call for sponsorship. Become a TPP sponsor.  TPP provides valuable programs to keep our members informed and engaged. TPP sponsorship opportunities are available for FY23. 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’.  Sponsorship Opportunities page of the TPP website.  https://paxpartnership.org/sponsorship/

Special thanks to benefactor NSI as a TPP Developing Sponsor for FY23 and to Northrop Grumman as a Platinum Sponsors for TPP Annual Dinner

Nominations for the 2022 Member of the Year are due Tuesday March 7^th by 11:59am. Please read further here & download nomination form: https://paxpartnership.org/member-of-the-year/

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

URGENT Deadline February 25th 10am - 3pm Quantum in your classroom-An introduction to quantum science for elementary, middle and high school teachers. George Mason University. More here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/quantum-in-your-classroom/

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) 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/- 

• 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

Bowie State University Information Sessions BS in Computer Science offered at USMSM in Southern Maryland by Dr. Rosemary Shumba - Wednesday, Mar 8, 2023, 12:00 PM Eastern Time  You are invited to a Zoom meeting After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Register in advance for this meeting: https://bowiestate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlcOCupj8vE93Lc7tWpObTkwCWmo5i7CA8

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 now located at: https://paxpartnership.org/community-resources/.

SBDC Day- March 15^th The Maryland Small Business Development Center, Southern Region is the premier U.S. SBA resource partner for small business success in the region by providing NO COST training and professional confidential business consultation for new entrepreneurs and existing businesses. 2023 SBDC Day: https://americassbdc.org/sbdcday 2022 SBDC Impact Report: https://www.sbdcimpact.org

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

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

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/

MD Dept of Commerce with 2 opportunities for you: Resources for Md. Businesses: New Global Exchange Program | Small Biz Funding (mailchi.mp)

• The new Global Gateway Exchange soft landing program is an opportunity for Maryland companies to test out new markets
• Funding for Small, Minority and Women-Owned Businesses looking for funding- Check out the Video Lottery Terminal Fund: https://maryland.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4e4b0dc66c39c7d7cbe2f9641&id=cb129b442d&e=52201474d7

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.   

• Check out the most up-to-date Hot Jobs! For a list of employers hiring part-time or full-time positions, click Link here.
• Business newsletter here: Tri-County Council for Southern MD - Crowdcast

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

COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES 

Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center (SMCM) Coming Attractions check here: https://www.smcm.edu/dodge-performing-arts-center/

• Wednesday, March 1, 7:30 pm -Nurturing the Compassionate Community: An Evening to Honor the Legacy of Lucille Clifton
• Friday March 3rd at 7:30pm SMCM Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Jeffrey Silberschlag

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/

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.

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)- Information & register for events here: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/

• Sunday, 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

• Tuesday, Mar 14^th2023, 10:00am - 4:00pm- Outdoor Exhibits Open for the Season
• Saturday March 25^th 10am -4pm- Maryland Day

Patuxent River Naval Air Museum - For PRNAM news please visit: https://paxmuseum.com and subscribe to their news.

• Saturday, March 11, 2023, 10am-3pm Annual STEAM Day or students 4^th through 12^th There will be various professionals throughout the museum representing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math with activities for students to participate. For more information please visit: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/steam-day-at-prnam/ 

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 Saturdays Feb 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m 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 4^th through 12^th. Registration for St. Mary's County History Day is open, and projects are due on February 27th. 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