Here’s What is Happening This Week 11/30/2022   

UPCOMING TPP PROGRAMS

December 13 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - TPP 2022 Annual Holiday Party at TPP Office – 22335 Exploration Drive, Lexington Park- Members Only - Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/22holidayparty/

December 14, 2022 at 5pm - TPP/ANA PANEL – “The Carrier Air Wing in DMO – The Sequel” featuring keynote speaker, RADM Andrew Loiselle, Director, Air Warfare Division, N98, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations.

Panelists:

*  CAPT Kevin Watkins, Program Manager, PMA-213, Naval Air Traffic Management Systems (invited)
*  Mr. Spencer Crispell, Principal Deputy Program Manager, PMA-265 (F/A 18 and EA-18G) (confirmed)
*  CAPT Samuel Messer,  Program Manager, PMA-268, Unmanned Carrier Aviation (MQ25A/UMCS) (confirmed)
*  CAPT Mike Burks, NAVAIR Vice Commander, acting (confirmed)

Venue: Pax River Naval Air Museum, Flight Technology Hall – $15 paid in advance (before 12:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, December 13) $25 at the door Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/tpp-ana-panel_14dec22/

REMINDER: Slides approved for release are posted on the TPP Programs Resources page: https://paxpartnership.org/program-resources-public/

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

IMPAX - Bridging the gap between technology and capability - A partnership between NAWCAD and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI).   Website: https://impax.tech/ 

Department of Navy (DoN) Laboratories, Science & Technology- Student and Faculty Opportunities – More information available here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/student-and-faculty-opportunities/

EDUCATION

Dear TPP Members,

TPP has been a supporter of the St. Mary’s County Science Fair for many years.  The Science Fair takes place due to the efforts of the St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair Board.  Now is the time to support the upcoming 64^th St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair, which is another way to build our STEM pipeline. Click the link below for information about sponsoring awards, advertising, and volunteering as board members, judges, and project mentors.  You will be amazed at the work of these students.

Thank you for your continued support. 

Bonnie

The 2023 St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair will be held in person on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Link here to information: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/st-marys-countyscience-and-engineering-fair-board/

TPP Pathways for Engineering Scholarship application for 2022-2023 has opened - Closes January 31, 2023. See more here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/the-patuxent-partnership-pathways-scholarship/ Two full scholarships will be awarded.

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

• CSM Spring Registration Open and begins Jan. 17. Choose from a variety of high-quality academic and workforce training programs. CSM also has scholarships, grants, and other financial aid opportunities. More information here: https://www.csmd.edu/spring/index.html.

Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at St. Mary’s College of Maryland: More about upcoming events here:  https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/- Sign up for CSD Newsletter:  https://smcm.us10.listmanage.com/subscribe?u=1a33d5cd943768d4b00dec4fa&id=a5d327581a

• Tuesday December 6^th at 6pm - Preview of the 2023 Maryland Legislative Session with State Senator Jack Bailey and State Delegate Brian Crosby, facilitated by CSD Director Antonio Ugues Jr., associated professor of political science. More info on the CSD website above.
• Dr. Troy Townsend will serve as the interim director of the Center for the Study of Democracy during the spring semester. Professor Townsend received his PhD from the University of California at Davis. He is an alum of St. Mary's College of Maryland ('07) and a member of the TPP BOD. You can read more about Dr. Townsend here. 

JSHS Chronus Virtual Mentoring platform is available to students year-round. Those wanting a mentor for next year's JSHS project. Mentees are accepted automatically.  More information here:   https://aeop.chronus.com/p/p1/membership_requests/new

FAFSA- The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the primary resource for receiving federal, state, and institutional aid for college. Marsha Wilcox, Assistant Director of Office of Student Financial Assistance at St. Mary's College of Maryland, will join us to discuss the FAFSA process. Meet with Mrs. Wilcox and OSFA staff to answer questions. Don't miss out on aid opportunities by not filing this free application. Charlotte Hall Library, Thursday, December 1, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

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

GBC MISI Academy- Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Programs - More here: https://www.misiacademy.tech/cae/

RESOURCES

Please note:  Some Economic and Workforce Information Resources previously found in our newsletter, have moved to our website and can now be found at: https://paxpartnership.org/community-resources/

The Maryland Department of Commerce has a Business Telework Assistance Grant program, providing grant funding to businesses of up to $25,000 to help them expand their telework capabilities. Grant funds may be used to purchase hardware, software, and technical services. Preference is given to businesses with fewer than 50 employees, a good opportunity to support smaller employers. Applications are due January 6. More information and the application are available here: Funding & Incentives Business Telework Assistance Grant (maryland.gov)

AUVSI- How DIU’s Blue UAS Framework drives innovation in the drone Market Webinar: Thursday, December 1^st 2022, 12pm to 1pm EST Registration, sign in or create an account: https://www.auvsimembers.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?WebCode=LoginRequired&expires=yes&Site=AUVSI2017

Visit St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development website. Check out the SMC Technology Resource Book here.

ConnectedDMV announces inaugural Quantum World Congress, a first-of-its-kind global quantum conference, exposition, and networking series Nov 29 – Dec 1, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in DC. More details: https://www.quantumworldcongress.com/

DSI – Defense Strategies Institute, high level training summits and symposiums - https://dsigroup.org/  

LAST CALL! December 7^th -8^th – CDCA Stakeholder Alert: Registration is open for the 15th Annual CDCA Defense Summit in Charleston, SC! To register, go to this link:  https://www.charlestondca.org/summit-15-registration-information

Learn more about Commuter Choice Maryland and the Maryland Commuter Tax Credit: Visit:  https://mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/Index.aspx?PageId=29 or Call: 410-865-1100 Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

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 2022 Companies are hiring. Get the info here:

December 15, 2022, 10am to 1pm- PUBLIC SAFETY JOB FAIR -Frank Knox Building, 21866 Cedar Point Rd, Patuxent River, MD 20670, Building 2189 Room #100. POC: Amber Maurer 240-925-0316- See more here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/public-safety-job-fair/

COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES 

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

Saturday December 3^rd 2022 - Lexington Business Association and St. Mary’s Community Development Corporation “Holly Days” Shopping, Santa, Carolers, and more later:

Saturdays Nov 5^th to December 17^th - Holiday Market- The Barnes at New Market - Crafts, Gifts. More here at www.facebook.com/TheBarnesatNewMarket

Historic Sotterley Register here for events:   https://www.sotterley.org/events

• Winter Wonderland Workshops décor projects: Purchase tickets here: Winter Wonderland Workshops by Historic Sotterley Garden Guild Tickets, Sat, Dec 3, 2022 at 8:30 AM or 3:00 PM | Eventbrite

Historic St. Mary’s City, (HSMC)- For information and events:  https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/

• December 2nd, 4 p.m. — 6 p.m. You are invited to join Historic St. Mary’s City for the annual Winter Open House for members and volunteers of the museum! Refreshments will be available. More info to come! Margaret Brent Pavilion Check website above for more info.

St. Clement’s Island Museum Events here:   Facebook.com/SCIMuseum/   Call 301-769-2222 for more. Thursday, December 1, 2022, 10:00 to 5:00-  St. Clement’s Island Museum Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit 2022.