Here's What's Happening This Week 9.25.2024
TPP Program Updates
Wed, Oct 16, 2024 | 11:30am – 1 pm U.S. Foreign Policy in the Indo-Pacific Forum by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) The Center for the Study of Democracy and TPP are pleased to host experts from (CSIS) for an international policy forum that will feature CSIS experts Erin Murphy, Senior Fellow in the Asia Program, William Alan Reinsch, Senior Adviser and Scholl Chair in International Business, and Gregory Poling ’07, Senior Fellow and Director of the Southeast Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative. The forum is free and open to the public. Location: Cole Cinema/SMCM -Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-events/u-s-foreign-policy-in-the-indo-pacific-presented-by-the-center-for-strategic-and-international-studies-csis/
October 22, 2024 | 8:30 -9:30am - TPP ANNUAL MEETING - Get the TPP FY 24 overview - Matt Scassero, TPP board member, and former Warfighter Advance board member will update members on the ‘Warfighter Advance’ program. Then Maria McDonald, Executive Director of the Greenwell Foundation will discuss how Greenwell is supporting veterans.
Location: USMSM, Bldg 2, Center hall.
Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-events/tpp-2024-annual-meeting/
October 24, 2024 – TPP/ANA Panel Get Digital: NAVAIR’s Game Plan for the Future” with RDML John “Doc” Dougherty IV, Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, keynote speaker and moderator.
Location: Pax River Naval Museum, Test & Evaluation Hall - Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-events/tpp-ana-panel-get-real-get-digital-navairs-game-plan-for-the-future/
Mark these dates on your calendar!
· 3/12/2025 SPARK! Fair SMART
· 3/26/2025 TPP 3rd Annual Defense Summit
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. Learn more at: https://paxpartnership.org/somd-2030-workforce/ Contact: Bonnie Green, SoMD 2030, Executive Director at bonnie.green@paxpartnership.org for more information.
It’s not too late to host an apprentice for the 2024-2025 Academic Year! The Apprenticeship Maryland Program/Tech Jobs Rule (AMP/TJR) and the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center (FCTC) welcome local companies to participate in the Youth Apprenticeship Program. We want to increase the number of apprentices and business partners by September 2024. Calvert and Charles Counties are also in discussion for 2024-2025. Companies in St. Mary’s County that wish to participate in the upcoming school year, please complete the 2024-2025 Youth Apprentice Industry Request Form: https://paxpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-2025-Youth-Apprentice-Industry-Request-Form-Updated-Jan-2024-3-1.docx and submit to kawhite@smcps.org Check out the AMP/TJR video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2FT6Mc1-00
The TPP Newsletter is archived on our website here: https://paxpartnership.org/newsletter/.
TPP HAS OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE! Contact Kiki Hall for more information at 301-866-4088 or kiki.hall@paxpartnership.org
TPP IS HIRING!
Seeking an Administrative Coordinator. For more information and to apply click here: https://paxpartnership.org/employment-opportunities/
TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD - NAVAIR
Tech Bridge–NAVAL https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/tech-bridges/southern-maryland/default.aspx
EDUCATION
Computer Science Program seeks adjunct at St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) (www.smcm.edu)
Qualifications:
· Masters degree in a computational field of study (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, etc.)
· Up-to-date experience in the subject they will teach
· An interest in or experience in teaching
Bonus Qualifications:
· Availability to teach class during the day
· Specific expertise in an area in which they work (Security, Distributed or
Parallel Systems, AI, Networks, Graphics, Algorithms, etc.)
Benefits:
· Gain experience teaching at the college level
· The opportunity to recruit undergraduate students for future internships or
jobs in their specific area
· The opportunity to interact with other faculty in the sciences
Additional information:
Standard adjunct pay is $4,500 per course
Evening class times are 6:10-7:25 pm twice a week, Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday | Daytime classes from 8:30-9:20 am at the earliest or 3:10-4:25 pm. Lower-level classes (Intro 1, Intro 2, Data Structures) 10-25 students. These courses are typically taught in Java. Upper-level classes (various subjects) 10-20 students. Our greatest need (currently) is in Intro1 and Intro2.
Contacts: Professor Alex Meadows, Department Chair of Math and CS, ammeadows@smcm.edu |Professor Simon Read, Computer Science Program Coordinator, sread@smcm.edu
St. Mary's College of Maryland Career & Internship Fair!
Tuesday, October 29, 10 am - 2 pm. This event is a fantastic opportunity to hire interns, graduating seniors, and current students, as well as to inspire students exploring your industry by showcasing the incredible work you do.
SMCM - FALL 2024 CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR - REGISTRATION
For questions, please contact Cindy Greb at cwgreb@smcm.edu or call 240-895-4203.
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/
Tuesday, Oct 1 2024 | 7 - 8:30 pm- The Civil Rights Act in Southern Maryland: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow- To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act and to coincide with Governor Wes Moore's proclamation of 2024 as Maryland's Year of Civil Rights, the Center for the Study of Democracy, St. Mary's College of Maryland, Historic St. Mary's City and Historic Sotterley will host a panel discussion at Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center Concert Hall
See the CSD/TPP joint program Oct 16 2024 | 11:30am – 1pm, above under TPP Programs!
College of Southern Maryland, (CSM) Information, news and events: register: https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html
Registration Ongoing for Community Education Courses; CSM offers a variety of Community Education courses in Fall 2024. Register here: www.csmd.edu/CommunityEducation.
NEWS: CSM announces the appointment of Jeane Wharton as the new executive director of the CSM Foundation – the fundraising branch of the college that promotes academic excellence, growth, progress, and the general welfare of CSM by raising and managing scholarship funds to support student success. Wharton, a resident of Lexington Park, joins the CSM team Sept. 23. For more information https://www.csmd.edu/news/2024/csm-foundation-welcomes-jeane-wharton-as-new-executive-director.html
RESOURCES
Please note: Economic and Workforce Information Resources are copied to: https://paxpartnership.org/community-resources/.
Oct. 17, 2024, | 11:30 – 1:00 pm ITEA First Luncheon Reinstated -
In July 2024, the ITEA Southern Maryland Chapter was reinstated after becoming inactive in June 2018. The Chapter hosts quarterly meetings and is excited to announce their first luncheon at the USMSM Campus SMART Building with guest speaker, NAWCAD DAiTA and Mission Systems Director, Ms. Debra Salamon, to inaugurate the revival of the chapter. To join us for the commemorative luncheon, please register at https://itea.memberclicks.net/southern-maryland-donations
October 2, 2024 | 5 pm-7 pm Evening@SMART October Lecture - A Little Autonomy Goes a Long Way - Adaptive Circuits for Low SWaP Testing by Dr. Pamela Abshire, Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Venue: USMSM SMART Building. Autonomy requires awareness of the environment. For most real-world applications this necessitates on-board sensing, however, there is a constant demand to reduce the size and power consumption of sensors. Adaptive circuits that use local low-level tuning are a promising solution. This talk will introduce methods that have been used to design adaptive sensors and sensor interfaces for a number of applications. Find more information here: https://matrix.umd.edu/events/eveningsmart
Register here: https://go.umd.edu/evening-smart-1002
DOD Issues Class Deviation on Cybersecurity Standards for Covered Contractor Information Systems. The class deviation is available on the Defense Pricing and Contracting Public website
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/USA000814-24-DPC.pdf.
Friday, October 25, 2024 |9am-2pm Connect to Capital - Business Speed Lending and Regional Resource Day! The Maryland Small Business Development Center, Southern Region- College of Southern Maryland, BI Building, Room 113, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, MD 20646
Free Registration Required: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/17870
The businesses that call St. Mary’s County home are providing products and services beyond the shores of the Patuxent and Potomac. We want to put you on the map! Share your St. Mary’s County Around the World story here: https://www.yesstmarysmd.com/AroundTheWorld/utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz_ny0D_pGHNj3frXYA81U6q11eHGFwUSdRm2YwYuxS2h_TQUJzyQARKb_StwiLnP7yszGFGSLJCpMEFIDacP74FKginwhnNuOYf7Oz6HptLg6Gps0&_hsmi=311459769&utm_content=311459769&utm_source=hs_email
Did you know Maryland offers a free tool to help defense contractors grow their business in Maryland?
See how the Maryland Defense Network helps defense contractors:
· Discover New Partners & Be Discoverable
· Find Contracting Opportunities
· Research Spending Trends & Create Reports
Create an account or login to an existing account to start exploring all the ways the Maryland Defense Network can help you! More information here: https://marylanddefensenetwork.org/
INCOSE SOMD https://www.incose.org/ Is running monthly "Systems Engineering Forums! Anyone with an interest in systems engineering is welcome participate. We are looking for engineering-themed opportunities to get more engaged. For details or to share please contact INCOSE.
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) is the formally chartered, nationwide network of over 300 federal laboratories and research centers, that fosters commercialization, best practice strategies, and opportunities for accelerating federal technologies out of the labs and into the marketplace. The FLC is here to promote, facilitate, and educate labs and industry about that process. FLC Newsletter registration: https://federallabs.org/flc-highlights/flc-digest-newsletter
Pax River Naval Museum (PRNAM) Become a PRNAM member today: https://www.paxmuseum.com/membership
Saturday, October 5, 2024| 10am-3pm-Join us for the 8th Annual Wheels & Wings Car Show at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum.
Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Southern Region, stay informed and follow on social media and here: https://www.sbdchelp.com
Check out their NO-Cost Online Training & Workshops! https://www.marylandsbdc.org/training
SBDC and the Baltimore District Office of the Small Business Administration (SBA) are launching a series of "Access to Funding" events across the state. Tailored for entrepreneurs seeking start-up capital, funds for recovery, or growth financing, these events provide a unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with a variety of lenders in a dynamic speed lending format. Find a location near you and register for this pivotal networking event. Registration: https://www.sba.gov/events?keyword=Funding&field_event_dates_value=All&district=56&in_person_or_online=All
Mark your Calendars! December 4, 2024 TEDCO’s 2024 Entrepreneur Expo at Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel - TEDCO’s premier event, this year’s Expo will attract over 1,000 top entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, legislators, and influencers from across the region. Network, learn, and be inspired as we highlight the incredible talent and resources our state has to offer. Check out the prospectus for sponsorship and exhibiting information. More registration details are coming soon!
Connect with Maryland’s B2G sector by attending conferences, industry days, and other events. Information here: https://go.activecalendar.com/doit-md/?&ql=y&search=y
Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs Monthly Small Biz Bulletin https://gomdsmallbiz.maryland.gov/Pages/Business-Resources.aspx
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Tri-County Council (TCC) - Business Engagement Specialist Team (B.E.S.T.) monthly Business News/Updates newsletter! Email: BESTeam@tccsmd.org to request to subscribe. More here: https://southernmarylandjobsource.org/ Check out the most up-to-date Hot Jobs! https://southernmarylandjobsource.org/featured-hot-jobs/
COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES
In preparation for the General Election, the League of Women Voters of St. Mary’s County, St. Mary’s County NAACP Branch 7025, the Center for the Study of Democracy at SCMC, and the St. Mary’s County Library have partnered to host candidate forums for the three Board of Education races on the ballot. All Board of Education candidates have been invited to participate in the forums on the dates below, scheduled over two dates to accommodate candidate schedules:
Thursday, October 3: Board of Education District 2.
Wednesday, October 9: Board of Education At Large.
The forums will start at 5:30 PM in the Lexington Park Library, Rooms A & B.
Questions may also be submitted prior to the forum, online at https://forms.gle/m1V89db5STZa5jPP9. All questions submitted are reviewed by a three-member panel that screen for relevance, civility, and non-repetition. Questions may be rephrased at the discretion of the panel.
The forums will be live-streamed and can be viewed on St. Mary’s County Library’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@StMarysCountyLibrary/streams
Please join to learn more about your candidates for the St. Mary’s County Board of Education.
COSMIC Symphony’s Concert Radiant Rhapsodies will feature some of the most well-known rapturous works in music, including Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. COSMIC will be featuring acclaimed pianist and Southern Maryland Native Baron Fenwick.
Oct 12, 2024 | 3:00 pm at Chesapeake Church, 6201 Solomons Island Rd, Huntingtown, MD 20639 FREE CONCERT - NO TICKETS REQUIRED
Oct 13, 2024 3:00 pm- Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center, St. Mary’s College of Maryland -FREE CONCERT – DONATIONS WELCOME.
St Mary’s College of Maryland https://www.smcm.edu/ Check for events here: https://inside.smcm.edu/events?page=1
EVENTS: Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center (SMCM)
September 27th, 2024 | 7:00pm The Mark Twain Lecture Series: Laughing to the Polls with Matt Friend
October 1st, 2024 | 7:00pm The Civil Rights Act in Southern Maryland: Yesterday, Today, and for Tomorrow
Historic Sotterley - Information & to register for events here: https://www.sotterley.org/events. Tour season is open!
September 29, 2024 Moments in Nature Art Exhibit
October 1, 2024 The Civil Rights Act in Southern Maryland:
October 16, 2024 People & Perspectives with Ralph Eshelman
Historic St. Mary’s City, The Visitor Center, St. John's site. See all events & register: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/.
Email: hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov; 301-994-4371 / 301-994-4372
September 28, 2024 | 10:00am—4:00pm Militia Muster -This living history encampment features 17th-century re-enactment units from nearby and far away. Enjoy the camp activities of cooking, gossiping, trades, games, etc. Free.
October 17, 2024 |7pm “To make the men more settled: the significance of colonizing women” Free Info: 301-994-4370 or email info@hsmcdigshistory.org
October 18th, 2024 Vampire Manor - an evening of dark delights and Gothic grandeur at the Vampire Manor. Held within the hallowed halls of the State House. 21+ only, a full tasting event, with all sorts of spooky fun and food. Free event. Reach out to Caitlin Armsworthy, caitlin.armsworthy@maryland.gov for sponsorship opportunities.
THIS WEEKEND DON’T MISS RIVERFEST! 28 Sep 2024 |11:00am - 4:00pm –RiverFest, a celebration of the St. Mary's River and its watershed, is free and open to everyone! Discover 101 ways to protect and enjoy our waterways, enjoy live music, try kayaking, and enjoy tours of Historic St. Mary's City. Visit Southern Maryland's finest exhibits and vendors. Don't miss the Ceremonial Wade-In at 2:00 p.m! FREE! To learn more about the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association and its work, please visit https://smrwa.org/
St. Mary’s County Museum Division - Please visit museums.stmarysmd.com. Sign up for their newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/8818922c0fdc/march2024?e=5cb0e4248f
St. Clement’s Museum- Water taxi service is available through October 31, 2024.
Dinner & Cruise Series Returns to St. Clement’s Island Museum. These themed cruises offer visitors the opportunity to enjoy a fun evening of cruising on the St. Clement’s Island Water Taxi, a delicious seafood dinner, and a dessert reception. To reserve your ticket, visit: DinnerAndACruise.eventbrite.com See here for events:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1658464684962822/1658464704962820/?event_time_id=1658464704962820
The remaining cruises will highlight the following theme:
Sunday, October 13, 2024, | 3:30 pm– 7:30 pm “WWII on the Potomac” Tickets are $85 per person or $160 per couple and include the boat ride, water tour, seafood dinner, and dessert reception.
St. Clement’s Island Museum & Piney Point Lighthouse Museum - Free Admission to Military Members from May to September.
Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 12am - 10pm -Blessing of the Fleet at St. Clement's Island Museum - Admission Adults $15 organized by the 7th District Optimist Club. For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blessing-of-the-fleet-southern-maryland-2024-tickets-949108136987
Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden. Free Open Houses – New dates! The first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 am - 2 pm Last Chance! October 5 and 19 |
