Here's What's Happening This Week 2.12.2025
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March 28, 2025 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Quantum Technologies: Impacts for National Security and Society with Josh Grossman, PhD, a physicist with the Quantum Research & Applications Branch (QRAB) of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Joint program with Center for the Study of Democracy.
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Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - TPP ANNUAL DINNER with speaker Vice Admiral Carl Chebi, Commander, Naval Air Systems Command at Historic St Mary’s City. Details soon!
Registration for the SPARK! 2025 Career Awareness Fair open!
Thursday, March 13th, 2025 | 8:00am - 2:00pm- The SPARK! Career Awareness Fair is designed to provide an interactive, hands-on experience for students to explore various career options. This is not a job fair – we are seeking companies that can offer engaging demonstrations where students can actively participate and learn about the educational and career pathways in Southern Maryland. The Deadline to register for a table is February 21, 2025. To register your company for a table, please use the link: SPARK! 2025 Table Registration
We are looking for volunteers to help make the 3rd annual SPARK! Fair event a success on Thursday March 13, 2025, 8am –2pm, at the USMSM SMART Building. Volunteers will help guide groups of students and chaperones around the various displays at the event. If you're interested in volunteering for this event, please sign up using the volunteer registration form. For more information, contact Chris Abell chris.abell@paxpartnership.org. Please share this opportunity with anyone who might be interested in volunteering. We look forward to working with you at this exciting event!
Summer 2025 Interns program information: Keep your company information updated to remain connected with talented students and professionals, and also maximize your opportunities to engage with the Southern Maryland Workforce Development initiatives. Update your company profile and learn more, by logging into the GradLeaders platform.
TPP HAS OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE! Contact Michelle Reloba for more information at 301-866-4088 or michelle.reloba@paxpartnership.org
TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD - NAVAIR
SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday 11 March & Wednesday 12 March 2025-
PEO(U&W)’s Industry Event 2025- will be “in-person only” on or near the Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. This Industry Event will consist of the following:
DAY ONE - Tuesday 11 March 2025 - Government Briefs to Industry (SECRET clearance required)
DAY ONE of the PEO(U&W) Industry Event 2025 will consist of SECRET level briefings and panel discussions/Q&A from government representatives and one SECRET//NOFORN Threat Brief. This opportunity is open to military, government and industry U.S. Citizens with a final SECRET clearance. Only contractors or sub-contractors performing a current DoD or Federal Intelligence Community contract with a current DD254 will be allowed to attend. A current DD254 authorizing access to national intelligence information will be required to attend the Threat Brief at the classification level of SECRET//NOFORN.
DAY TWO - Wednesday 12 March 2025 - PEO(U&W) Networking with Industry (No clearance required)
DAY TWO will consist of UNCLASSIFIED, in-person meetings between Industry and representatives from various PEO(U&W) entities and is open to the public who have registered in advance for these meetings. Meetings will be in the "speed networking" format, will be a maximum of 10 minutes in length and must be requested in advance via the registration site. Attendees interested in registering for these meetings will be asked during the registration process to choose their top five choices, in priority order, from 15 available PEO(U&W) entities.
An RFI is expected to be released within the next few weeks via “SAM.gov Contract Opportunities” along with a link to the Eventbrite registration site. Please hold all questions about the Event until the RFI is released and the registration site is active
The Apprenticeship Maryland Program/Tech Jobs Rule (AMP/TJR) and the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center (FCTC) seek local companies to participate in the Youth Apprenticeship Program for the 2025-2026 school year. Apprenticeships will begin between June and September 2025 and we don't want you to miss out! Companies in St. Mary’s County that wish to participate in the upcoming school year should complete the 2025-2026 Youth Apprentice Industry Request Form found here: https://paxpartnership.org/tech-jobs-rule/ and submit it to kawhite@smcps.org. Please check out the AMP/TJR video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2FT6Mc1-00
(STEM-ING) Next Generation event Saturday, May 31, 2025!
For the last 12 years, NAWCAD and The Patuxent Partnership have collaborated together to host the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics - Inspiring the Next Generation (STEM-ING) event. This one-day event, is designed for middle school girls in the local tri-county region to gain more confidence in STEM activities and learn about STEM fields and associated careers. Students will attend 3 STEM related workshops. Every year, STEM-ING hosts new workshops so that returning students can participate in new/different workshops from the previous year.
STEM-ING’s open call for workshop proposals
The STEM-ING Workshop Committee Leads are looking for workshop proposals for the upcoming 2025 STEM-ING event. If you are interested in submitting a workshop proposal, please review the attached template form. Please submit proposals to stemingsomd@gmail.com . Additionally, submitting a workshop proposal does not require that you lead the workshop; however, you are certainly more than welcome to lead the workshop at the 2025 STEM-ING event.
If you have any additional questions on the STEM-ING event or the current call for workshop proposals, please feel free to contact stemingsomd@gmail.com.
Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Subscribe to their newsletter here:
Registration Ongoing for Community Education Courses; CSM offers a variety of Community Education courses in Fall 2024. Register here: www.csmd.edu/CommunityEducation.
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Saturday, March 22, | 7 am to 5 pm - WomenLead Conference Registration. Registration opens Friday, Feb. 7. for the WomenLead One-Daay-Conference in Room 13, Center for Business and Industry, La Plata Campus at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata. WomenLead is a celebration of Women’s History Month, designed to empower and energize women entrepreneurs and nonprofit pioneers. The keynote speaker is Mia Williams, a Prince George's County native and the Founder of the Colors of Her Success, a professional networking organization. The conference is open to all. Free admission. Register at WomenLead Conference.
Del. Brian Crosby 2025-26 SY Academic Scholarship Application!
This scholarship is intended to assist St. Mary's County students in furthering their education and pursuing their career goals. Del. Crosby strongly encourages students who will be first-generation college students and/or those who will pursue a certificate or licensure as part of a technical education to apply.
To apply, you must be a resident of Maryland Legislative District 29B, which covers the southern portion of St. Mary's County, including some areas of California, Lexington Park, Great Mills, Ridge, and others. If you are unsure whether you live in District 29B, you may confirm by using the Lookup option on the Maryland General Assembly's website linked below. You may apply as either a full-time or part-time student, however, you must be taking at least 6 credits per semester to qualify as a part-time student under Md. Code, Educ. § 18-504. If you have applied for this scholarship in the past, you may apply again as long as you remain a qualified student. This scholarship does not automatically renew. Students must reapply each year.
To apply for National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) scholarships!
Submit an application for an NDTA Foundation scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year! Applications may be submitted through April 15 via e-mail at ndtahq@ndtahq.com for our four academic scholarship programs for members and their children:
NDTA offers all scholarship winners a unique opportunity to join our Industry Connect Program (ICP). The ICP links interested students with an industry mentor to help them bridge to the future. More information can be found here.
NDTA is excited about the education and development of our Nation’s future logistics and transportation leaders! Providing scholarships and the ICP helps us promote learning and professional development. To learn about scholarship qualification details and how 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.
They look forward to hearing from you soon!
APPRENTICESHIPS, INTERNSHIPS & SUMMER WORKSHOPS
2025 Summer Internships- UAS Research and Operations Center - rolling applications and acceptances starting NOW!
Students from any accredited university or community college are eligible and welcome to apply today!
Four application documents are required; please submit to the internship review committee here
Functional Areas of Business- Summer Workshops -Rising High School Seniors explore a variety of business disciplines supporting NAWCAD!
June-23-27 at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, MD
Application Window February 3 – 27,2025
uly 7 – August 1, 2025- Next-Generation NAWCAD Workforce (N2W) Internship Program for rising High School Seniors Summer 2025 Internship Opportunity.
Accomplish a mission by working in teams on an Unmanned Air Vehicle at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Maryland through the N2W unpaid internship program from July 7 – August 1, 2025
Application Window: February 3 – 26, 2025
More information here: https://paxpartnership.org/next-generation-nawcad-workforce-n2w-internship-program/
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 10:00am–2:00pm – Spring 2025 Career & Internship FAIR at SMCM, Center for Career & Professional Development. 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.
Purpose: Hire for your open positions (jobs, internships, and more) and network with students who are exploring career paths.
Location: Michael P. O’Brien Athletics and Recreation Center (ARC) Recreational Courts Booth/sponsorships, registration and more information found here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/5f6b16f2-78ef-4c5c-82b6-97d4680185ad/employer_preview
Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 8:30 am “Multigenerational Workforce Forum”. SMART Building, USMSM. Discover how Southern Maryland residents can work, learn, and thrive together across generations in a morning of interactive discussions and networking. Workers of all ages will share perspectives on life and work in Southern Maryland, learn from each other, and explore the dynamics of the multigenerational workforce. Free admission, but tickets required. Confirm your free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southern-maryland-multigenerational-workforce-forum-tickets-1120109199769.
Sponsored by Leadership Southern Maryland, The Patuxent Partnership, USMSM, College of Southern Maryland, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Calvert County Chamber of Commerce, Young Professionals Network, Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, KBR, and MIL Corp.
March 5, 2025 | 5pm Dr. Donald "Bucket" Costello will be discussing how critical test and evaluation is to ensuring autonomous systems are predictable and reliable. He'll also outline his work toward building a test and evaluation process.
“Flying is for Droids': How Can We Certify Autonomous Systems Without a Human in or on the Loop?" will be presented at the USMSM SMART Building. Networking starts at 5:00 p.m. and the presentation starts at 5:30 p.m. This event is free to attend, and light snacks are provided! Register now at
Join the University of Maryland MATRIX Lab for the next presentation in our Evening@SMART program, a series of presentations and discussions related to autonomy and AI that highlight research, breakthroughs, cutting-edge tech, and unique perspectives.
Tuesday, March 18th On Behalf of the St. Mary’s Young Professionals (SMYP’s) next event is at SIP Café & Lounge @ 22845 Washington Street, Leonardtown MD. Join SMYP next month for a relaxing night at SIP in Leonardtown. Please register HERE if you are interested in joining us! We hope to see you there!
March 18-20, 2025 - VIP International can unlock a world of procurement opportunities. This program is designed exclusively for Veteran-owned small businesses who desire to pursue federal and commercial contracts abroad. VIP International training will guide you in how to win in the OCONUS space and provide insights into execution and maintaining long-term success. Apply here: https://nationalvip.org/international-application
Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) is accepting applications for the Executive Program Class of 2026. The Executive Program's nine-month educational program cultivates the regional knowledge and community leadership capacities of senior executives who live or work in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties. Participants convene monthly from September through May for behind-the-scenes exposures and discussions of Southern Maryland’s most significant issues: defense, education, environment, healthcare, public safety, and more. Cohort members build valuable relationships—peer-to-peer, business-to-business—all in the context of great fun and learning while strengthening regional collaboration. Application deadline is April 15th!
Human Resources Association of Southern Maryland (HRASM) dates to watch!
The International Trade Administration (ITA) is your U.S. government resource for competing in the global marketplace. To download the 2025 Defense Export Handbook , and more information can be found here: https://paxpartnership.org/defense-export-handbook/
St. Mary’s County Library Announces PLA Digital Literacy Workshop and PLA Digital Literacy Navigators Grants – Leonardtown, Md. – St. Mary’s County Library has been selected among over 100 public libraries nationwide awarded funding by the Public Library Association (PLA) to increase digital literacy using Digitallearn.org resources, powered by a generous $2.7 million contribution from AT&T. St. Mary’s County Library has received approximately $14,000 to hold classes, drop-in sessions, and one-on-one sessions for the St. Mary’s County community.
· Consider applying if you’re ready to:
· Expand export capabilities
· Test out a new global market at a reduced cost
· Network and receive guidance from mentors in key markets
The PRNAM flight simulators are open on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm, and Sundays from 12pm to 4pm unless posted otherwise.
Interested in joining our simulator team? The museum is seeking adults (18+) interested in supervising the simulators during the weekends. Email dan.dickey@paxmuseum.org for more information!
- Saturday, March 8th from 10-3pm Join PRNAM in celebrating its annual STEAM Day. There will be various professionals throughout the museum representing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. We will have several exhibitors with interactive activities for all ages to enjoy. All students will receive free admission to the event. High School Students that present an active student ID will also receive free admission. Accompanying adults pay regular admission price. Are you an organization that would like to participate? Sign up at: https://forms.gle/qAGQ8BjgcZ9aYNPk6 or contact us for more information!
INCOSE SOMD https://www.incose.org/ Is running monthly "Systems Engineering Forums” Anyone with an interest in systems engineering is welcome to participate. We are looking for engineering-themed opportunities to get more engaged. For details or to share please contact INCOSE.
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
COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES
Opens February. 4, 2025, | 11 am - 6 pm, Symmetrical Bodies, the latest project from Susan R. Johnson, professor of art at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, will be the subject of an exhibition in the College’s Boyden Gallery. The exhibition runs through March 7. The “Symmetrical Bodies project draws inspiration from the ideal of bodily symmetry, an unattainable perfection and beauty that contrasts with the reality of human diversity,” The gallery, located on the upper level of Montgomery Hall.
COSMIC Symphony - If you’d like to be notified of the latest COSMIC news and concert updates, sign-up for their newsletter.
Song & Dance will feature the 2024 Young Artist Competition winner, Ellyanna Tyson, and a classical program including Tchaikovsky’s overture from Romeo & Juliet and several of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances.
· Feb 22, 2025 | 3:00pm- Chesapeake Church, 6201 Solomons Island Rd, Huntingtown, MD 20639- FREE CONCERT
· Feb 23, 2025 | 3:00pm -Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center, SMCM-47855 College Dr, St. Mary's City, MD 20686-FREE CONCERT
Help battle food insecurity in Southern Maryland! Growing for Good work happens all year long! We're looking for volunteers for a Tater Task Force to help us on February 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, and March 1st. The Tater Task Force will be helping us clean, sort, and bag potatoes that were grown from our volunteer-led potato planting last spring. You are welcome to sign up for multiple days if you have the availability, but just one day is perfect if that's all the time you have! Work will be done in our Maintenance Shop, which is heated, handicapped accessible, and has a handicapped accessible restroom.
Our Growing for Good program grows and donates sustainably farmed produce to local food pantries to help fight food security in Southern Maryland. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring the kids along for some family volunteering or to get your local scout troops out for community service.
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Local Arts & Craft Vendors Sought for First Landing Wine & Arts Festival St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, in partnership with local First Landing Wine Trail wineries, are seeking arts and craft vendors who are located or sell in St. Mary’s County, to participate in the First Landing Wine & Arts Festival at St. Clement’s Island Museum on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To apply, interested vendors must review and complete the one-page vendor application, available online at: https://bit.ly/VendorForm2025 Completed applications should be submitted no later than March 31, 2025,
Wrapping Arms Round Many, Inc. (WARM), established in 2009, is a faith-based 501(c)(3) charity that collaborates with local houses of worship and other organizations to provide safe overnight shelter and meals to homeless adults from November through March. Join their e-mail list: warmsecretary1@gmail.com
Collaborate with WARM or volunteer for other tasks – meetings are open to the public at 5 pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Rd, Lexington Park, MD - Questions? Contact WARM at: warmsecretary1@gmail.com - 240-587-5032
St Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen is grateful for those who assist in building a better quality of life. The following is list of needs:
Chunky Soup, Hot Chocolate Packets, Ketchup Bottles, Olive Oil (large sizes preferred), Vienna Sausages, Peanut Butter (creamy preferred), Instant Oatmeal Packets, Parmesan Cheese, Canned Tuna and chicken, Canola Oil (48 oz), Chicken, Beef and Vegetable Broth, Chili seasoning packets, Canned soups, Crackers (Saltines, Ritz, etc...), Graham Crackers, Juices - 64oz bottles or individual boxes, Mayonnaise (30oz), Microwave Popcorn, Pepperoni, Shredded Cheddar/Mexican Cheese, String Cheese, Hamburger and tuna Helper, Cheese slices, Lunch meats.
Drop-off Monday-Saturday between 8:30am and 1:00pm 20331 Point Lookout Rd., Great Mills. Rear door: 301-863-5700, contact stmcaring@gmail.com
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