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Here’s What is Happening This Week 10/19/2022   

UPCOMING TPP PROGRAMS

LAST CALL! October 21st, at 9am-10am  “Reimagining Naval Power” with RADM Lorin Selby, Chief of Naval Research – SMART Building, USMSM - Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/radmselby_cnr/

October 27, at 8:30 am - 9:30 am - TPP 2022 ANNUAL MEETING “ What’s happening at AeroPark, USMSM, our Naval Heritage Designations and 2022 SOMD workforce? Paid Internships – Find out at The Annual Meeting.” with speakers Mr. Chris Kaselemis, Director, St. Mary's County Dept of Economic Development; Dr. Eileen Abel, Executive Director at University System of Maryland in Southern Maryland (USMSM); Ms. Lucille Walker, Executive Director, Southern MD Heritage Area and Destination Southern MD at USMSM | Building 2, Center Hall. Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/2022-annual-meeting/

November 9th, at 6pm -7pm -TPP/CSD program with Greg PolingSenior Fellow and Director, Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative, Center for Strategic & International Studies, and author of newly released book, “On Dangerous Ground: America’s Century in the South China Sea.” NOTE:  5-6pm Reception | 6-7pm Talk | 7-7:30pm Book signing at Daugherty-Palmer Commons, St. Mary’s College of Maryland - Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/greg-poling/

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

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

College of Southern Maryland, (CSM) Further 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: 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

growingSTEMS is a nonprofit STEM education organization engaging students of all ages in robotics. Robobees, a multi award winning team, is one of their many STEM robotics education programs. Visit:  https://growingstems.org/why-growingstems/

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

NAVAL HORIZONS STEM Essay Contest introducing students to topics that impact US Navy and Marine Corps. Contest Dates October 3rd to November 28th 2022, More here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/naval-horizons/

Saturday, October 29, 2022- MARYLAND STE(A)M FESTIVAL - the theme is Cybersecurity and Information Technology at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds-  More here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/maryland-steam-feastival/

RESOURCES

Maryland Commerce Announces Applications Open for Child Care Capital Support Fund Applications accepted through October 31. For more information and to apply online, click here

Tuesday, November 1st, 2022, 10:00am–2:00pm St. Mary’s College of Maryland on-campus Fall 2022 Career & Internship Fair hosted by the Center for Career & Professional Development at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Excellent opportunity to hire interns, graduating seniors, and current students. Registration here: Online. Contact Melissa Golowski at magolowski@smcm.edu or 240-895-4203 with any questions you may have.

New funding to support Maryland small businesses, available through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program. Funds focus on businesses with limited opportunities for growth, including those in geographic areas with a high concentration of small, micro, and Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individual (SEDI) businesses. More here: 

Check out TEDCO’swebsite for more news and events.

  • Special Edition Southern MD E-Newsletter Here: 

October 22, 2022 at 3 - 6pmTEDxGreatMills presents TRANSFORMATIONS!  -What do space flight simulations, engineering challenges, STEM, music, photography, voice, laughter, and gratitude have in common? For more information and tickets, click here and visit our FaceBook page for updates! 

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

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

The Maryland SBDC is offering no-cost online training & workshops:
 https://www.marylandsbdc.org  - SBDC Southern Region sign up for newsletter   https://www.sba.gov/updates

MD Department of Commerce | Global Assets - Maryland is a two-way gateway for international business – More here: https://open.maryland.gov/why-maryland/global-assets/

Exporting Assistance |The Maryland Department of Commerce and U.S. SBA - The state offers grants of up to $5,000 to MD companies looking to market internationally through the ExportMD grant program. More here:  

SBA Free online business courses info herehttps://www.sba.gov/sba-learning-platform?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Maryland Entrepreneur Hub:https://marylandentrepreneurhub.com/ 

Maryland Department of Commerce's Government Contracting webpage for a wide range of resources to support your business Here:   

Maryland Business Pulse - Monthly snapshot of business in MD – Subscribe Here:   

Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE)Website:

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

Early-stage tech investment tax credit-The Maryland Innovation Investment Tax Credit is designed to attract investors for early-stage companies in the state. More here:   https://c ommerce.maryland.gov/fund/Pages/innovation-investment.aspx

Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Internship Fall 2022- Application: https://www.misiacademy.tech/cae/

CyberWire announced the launch of its new podcastCISA Cybersecurity Alertsurgent information about cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits. The audio alerts are a stand-alone feed shared via the  CyberWire's flagshipCyberWire Daily podcast feed.   

Maryland Defense Cybersecurity Assistance Program (DCAP)More here:  

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

December 7th -8th – Charleston Defense Contractors Association (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

Australia Defense Forum Webinar - On current and future requirements, procurement opportunities, and how to bid. Speakers Include: Mark Russell, Regional Senior Commercial Officer, Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands; Colonel Chris Ingleton, ODC Chief, U.S. Embassy, Australia; Doug Hartley, Aerospace & Defense Commercial Specialist, U.S. Embassy, Australia - Chris Hess, Head of Industrial Development, Lockheed Martin Australia; Mike Petrassi, Kallman Worldwide & Chris Macfarlane, AMDA Foundation Limited, Avalon Airshow 2023 Organizers - Register for webinar here: https://trade.webex.com/trade/j.phpRGID=rb7f383f2630a86d159d40e6d5e6cdfe1 Questions: Diane Mooney, Director, U.S. Commercial Service, Seattle, Washington

October 27th at 11amCoffee and Conversation with eTrepid: Is Your Business Prepared for a Breach? Digital Tool Kit Register: https://info.etrepid.com/stateofcybersecurity22

Sunday October 23rd – 9am -11am, USBTA Indian Head Cars & Coffee - More here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/usbta-cars-coffee-indian-head/

November 3rd, 1130-1300 - The Southern MD chapter of AFCEA presents:  What Keeps You Up At Night, Part 4!”  Cyber Webinar - Featured Distinguished Cyber Panel: ADM. John Richardson (Ret), former Chief of Naval Operations- RDML Jay Vann, Commander, US Coast Guard Cyber Command - Ms. Lisa Donnan, Chairman of the Board George Mason University Engineering and Computing/Chairman of the Board Delfer, Inc., NDIA Board Member- Mr. Greg Sleppy, Director Naval Air Systems Command Cyber Warfare Department- Mr. Ron Bushar, Senior Vice President and Global Government Chief Technology Officer for Mandiant- Mr. Joe Bradley, Director US Air Force Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems (CROWS) https://somd.afceachapters.org/welcome

Science For The Community - Free, public seminars in person or Zoom from Chesapeake Biological Laboratory/University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science starting October 18th - program and t0pics available here: www.USMF.org/s4c2022/

Maryland Association of Community Colleges Bi-weekly digital newsletter ‘ In A Crab Shell’, sign up: https://mdacc.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ae37da86ecefec665dc3e1840&id=a9db42daaa

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.   

Tri-County Job and Career Fair at CSM’s La Plata Campus Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

JOB ZONE 2022 Companies are hiring. Get the info here:

COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES

St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce –Website:   https://cca.smcchamber.com/EvtListingMainSearch.aspx?class=E   - Newsletters can be found here:   https://smcchamber.com/newsletter/

Historic SotterleyRegister here for events: https://www.sotterley.org/events

  • Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.People and Perspectives The Civil War in Southern Maryland: The Forgotten Conflict with Donald Shomette . Visit Sotterley website to register. https://www.sotterley.org

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

  • October 22- 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Lost City – a Trick or Treating experience! - Join Historic St. Mary’s City for a fun trick-or-treating event that will have you weaving through the Town Center area, giving a perfect backdrop for this family friendly https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/lost-city/

Oct. 21, 2022 at 7pm  Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band in concert at the Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center on the campus of St. Mary's College of Maryland.  Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chopteeth-afrofunk-big-band-concert-tickets-411193740547

St. Clement’s Island Museum Eventshere:  Facebook.com/SCIMuseum/   - The water taxi is running daily until October 31st! Call 301-769-2222 for more info.

Patuxent River Naval Air Museum - Sign up for Newsletter and catch all the events. https://mailchi.mp/5d2be339c265/july-recap?e=998cda1778

  • Trunk Or Treat on Saturday October 29, 2022, from 2:00pm - 3:30pm All children 12 and under in costume will receive free admission to the museum and accompanying adults will have a reduced price of $7!

October 25th, 5pm-7pm - St. Mary's Young Professionals at Above Par Golf & Entertainment in Leonardtown for a fun, free networking event! Free play, complimentary apps and cash bar. Registration suggested; walk-ins accepted. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/young-professionals-above-par-golf-tickets-427264157597

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