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Here’s What is Happening This Week 8/10/2022   

UPCOMING TPP PROGRAMS

August 31st, 2022-  9am to 11:00 am - Cyber Challenges: Workforce and Data Security and How it Effects You - Hear from: RADM Shane Gahagan, PEO-T;  RADM Sandy Daniels, USN (ret), Space and STRATCOM; Joe Billingsley, Founder, Military Cyber Professionals Association; Chris Cleary, principal cyber advisor, DoN; Heather McMahon, former Presidents Intelligence Advisory Board - at USMSM Bldg 2 Center Hall – Paid Program- For more information, speaker bios and to register:  https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/cyber/   Thank you to sponsor MIL Corp.

September 14th, 2022 - TPP/ANA panel- “Naval Aviation Programs are Soaring” … Learn more with keynote speaker VADM Francis D. “Spanky” Morley, Principal Military Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development & Acquisition). Panelists:  Ms. Jeanine Corzine, SES, Director, Targeting and Kinetic Effects Group, NAWCAD; Ms. Susan Deguzman, SL, Director (acting) Engineering and Cyber Warfare Group, NAVAIR; Mr. Roy Harris, SES, Executive Director for Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC); Ms. Ann Wood, SES, Sustainment Director (acting) NAVAIR; Mr. Robert Kimble, SES, Acting Program Executive Officer, Aviation Common Systems and Commercial Services.  Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/tpp-ana-14sept22/   Thank you to our sponsor SMX

September 29, 2022 - 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Patuxent Defense Forum - “NATO’s Expansion and the Implications for Global Security” with keynote speaker Admiral James G. FoggoUSN (Retired), Dean of the Center for Maritime Strategy, Navy League of the United States. This is a joint program hosted by TPP and The Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.  Registration Open: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/patuxent-defense-forum-2022/

October 25th, 2022 - TPP/Center for the Study of Democracy - Guest speaker Greg Poling, senior fellow for Southeast Asia and director of the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiativeand author of “On Dangerous Ground: America's Century in the South China Sea.” More information to come! At St. Mary’s Hall, St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Registration now open: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/greg-poling/

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

SAVE THE DATES:

  • February 28- March 5, 2023 -Avalon Australia Aerospace & Defense Exposition. Contact Mia Romeo at romeo@maryland.gov  to learn more.
  • June 19-25, 2023 -Paris Air Show -- Contact Andrew Kreiniat kreinik@maryland.gov to learn more.

TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD COLLABORATION   

Southern Maryland Tech Bridge/NAVALX https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/Archive/tb_southernmaryland.aspx

Tech Bridge- Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Tool Automation Challenge- Phase 2 open until 8/22/22 at 8:00am EDT visit:https://www.challenge.gov/?challenge=cui

401 TechBridge - Sources Sought/RFI” Capability Demonstration event conducted by the Stiletto Maritime Demonstration Program. Naval Surface Warfare Combat Craft Division is seeking potential technology sources for the Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) Capabilities Demonstration.  This is issued from the Joint Prototyping and Experimentation Maritime (JPEM) Program at NSWC Carderock: N0016722Stiletto The SAM.gov solicitation is available by clicking here

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

EDUCATION   

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

  • In preparation for Dr. Murphy’s departure, CSM is now in Phase 2 of the Presidential Search. Search firm, RH Perry & Associates is accepting confidential nominations and expressions of interest for the college’s next president. Deadline is Aug. 22. Details on all aspects of the search are available at https://www.csmd.edu/presidential-search/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/- See TPP joint CSD programs details to come above. 

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/   

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) expanded its Child Care Scholarship Program’s eligibility requirements and value to support more parents in paying for the high cost of childcare.  https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDMSDE/bulletins/31bee22 

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 

RESOURCES 

Check out TEDCO’swebsite for more news and events.  

  • Special Edition Southern MD E-Newsletter Here: 

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://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/Pages/innovation-investment.aspx

Governor Hogan Announces Project Restore Now Accepting Additional Applications from New or Expanding Maryland Businesses - Second Round of Program will provide $25 Million in incentives. The second application round for Project Restore, to revitalize vacant retail and commercial space. https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Pages/ProjectRestore/default.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 flagship CyberWire Daily podcast feed.   

Maryland Defense Cybersecurity Assistance Program (DCAP)More here:  

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

Navy Gold Coast Conference –September 6 – 8th, 2022, San Diego, CA (in person) The San Diego Chapter (NDIA) 34th Annual Department of the Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Event "Thriving as a Department of the Navy Small Business in a World of Global Challenges." This NDIA Event is the premier Navy procurement conference in support of the warfighter mission of the Navy and the DOD. Learn more and register here: https://www.navygoldcoast.org/

September 27 - 29, 2022  - 2nd Annual - 2022 AUVSI Hampton Roads UxS Exposition - Embracing Advanced Air Mobility & Space -  Convene with industry, state and federal officials in the emerging Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and space flight domains to explore the exciting developments in these fields and the impacts to Hampton Roads. More information & registration here:  https://whova.com/portal/registration/unman_202209/ - If you would like to sponsor this event please contact: melissa.rogers@usi-inc.net

Registration Now Open for NASA 2022 International Space Apps Challenge – the world’s largest annual hackathon – 2022 theme “Make Space- This year’s challenge will focus on Earth and space science, technology, and exploration. Registration is now open through October 2nd. Space Apps is managed by NASA’s Earth Science Division in the agency’s Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington in collaboration with Booz Allen Hamilton, Mindgrub, SecondMuse, and the NASA Open Innovation Applied Sciences Program. Learn more here: https://www.spaceappschallenge.org

September 27–30, 2022 – The 39th International Test and Evaluation Symposium |Forging the 21st Century T&E Tools in an Era of Great Power Competition at The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center | Virginia Beach, VA - Join us as we present the latest insights For more information:https://www.itea.org/event/39th-te-symposium/ , then select Symposium under Events or contact: Erwin Sabile, CTEP | ITEA 2022 Symposium Chairperson |ITEA Hampton Roads President sabile_erwin@bah.com |Download for complete list & descriptions

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

TPP seeking Full Time Administrative / STEM Assistant at Lexington Park, MD.  Full job description and application form found here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/job-opportunity/

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.   

St. Mary's College of Maryland is seeking three adjunct instructors to teach Computer Science courses this fall semester (Aug. 29 - Dec. 19, 2022).  Required credentials: An MS in Computer Science/related field or a BS in Computer Science/related field + relevant experience (in the field and/or teaching K-12 or college-level courses). See below for course title and description, days and meeting times, and related notes. For further information, please contact Dr. Katie Gantz, klgantz@smcm.edu.  COSC 120 — Introduction to Computer Science I (T/R 6:10–7:25pm) -  COSC 201 — Algorithms and Data Structures (TR 12:20—1:35pm or M/W 6:10–7:25pm, instructor's preference) - COSC 420 — Distributed and Parallel Computing (MWF 1:10–2:00 or T/R 6:10–7:25pm; instructor's preference) 

JOB ZONE 2022 Companies are hiringGet the info here: 

11th Annual Southern Maryland Hiring Event & Career Expo - October 5, 2022 10am – 4pm - Meet Local Talent and Get Ready to Interview for Your Current Openings! Hybrid Event: In-person & Online- Standard Registration $125  More information here: https://bit.ly/TCCSMD_11thAnnualHiringEvent_Business

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

  • AeroPark Farmers Market – Sunday August 14th at 9am to 1pm –Features more than 15 farmers, artisan bakers, craft food/beverage cultivators and more. Upcoming dates: Aug 14, Sept 11, October 9, Nov 20, and Dec 18. 
  • Bug-a-Palooza - August 15, 16,17,18th @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Become a citizen scientist with a study in insect and bugology! Event registration above
  • Potato Harvesting is cancelled https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4ca5af22aafa7-potato2

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

  • New Maryland Dove arrives at HSMC to be commissioned! August 27th, 2022, HSMC will open at 10 am on August 27, 2022, with the Dove scheduled to sail in by 10:30am - 11:30 am commissioning ceremony at the Margaret Brent pavilion. Visit the museum’s website at:  https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/ for ticket links and more information on the day’s activities. 

St. Clement’s Island Museum Eventshere:   Facebook.com/SCIMuseum/  

  • The water taxi is running daily! Call 301-769-2222 for more info.
  • Conversation & a Cruise date left for August 13! Bring the family for a fun and educational cruise with activities and more. https://www.facebook.com/events/278695530851716
  • Saturday, August 20, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Clement's Island Museum to host Annual Children's Day on the beautiful waterside lawn.

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

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