Here's What's Happening This Week 11.20.2024
TPP Program Updates
Please note, the next NAWCAD Industry Day has been moved again to April 2025!
DON’T MISS! Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 | 5 to 6:30pm- TPP’s Annual Jingle & Mingle - Join us to celebrate the Holiday Season and enjoy lite fare and good cheer! Members Only! Register here: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-events/tpp-jingle-mingle/
Mark these dates on your calendar!
· 12/11/2024 - 25.1/A NAVAIR SBIR/STTR Topic Launch (see below)
· 3/13/2025 - SPARK! Fair SMART Bldg
· 3/26/2025 - TPP 3rd Annual Defense Summit
The TPP 2023 to 2024 Annual Meeting program slide deck can be found here: https://paxpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Annual-Meeting-Slide-deck.pdf
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: Chris Abell, SoMD 2030, Executive Director at chris.abell@paxpartnership.org for more information.
NEWS: TPP welcomes Chris Abell as the new SoMD 2030 Workforce Development Director
Lexington Park, MD (11/1/2024) – Chris Abell has joined TPP as the Workforce Development Director for the SoMD 2030 Workforce Development initiative. Abell will lead AMP/TJR, the college internships program for students in Southern Maryland, the 2025 SPARK! Career Fair and related STEM initiatives. SoMD 2030 is designed to develop opportunities on multiple levels - Students will be educated on security clearances through Project Scope, and learn about career prospects in Southern Maryland, and career entry level opportunities. Read more here: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-welcomes-chris-abell-as-the-new-somd-2030-workforce-development-director/
See media link: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=945853567561933&id=100064118941515&_rdr
The TPP Newsletter is archived on our website here: https://paxpartnership.org/newsletter/.
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
Tech Bridge–NAVAL https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/tech-bridges/southern-maryland/default.aspx
December 11, 2024 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 25.1/A NAVAIR SBIR/STTR Topic Launch Join the NAVAIR Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Programs Office for this event held in conjunction with the Southern Maryland Tech Bridge. The Topic Launch is an opportunity for businesses of all classifications to interact with NAVAIR SBIR/STTR Programs Office representatives and technical points of contact. Engage one-on-one with topic authors, ask questions about 25.1/A-released topics, and learn more about the SBIR/STTR process.
The main event venue is USMSM SMART Building, 44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20657
There are three additional satellite locations. Please be sure to select the correct location while registering. All times are notated in Eastern Standard time. Please plan accordingly for the event. The IN-PERSON satellite locations are:
· Ventura Tech Bridge @ Fathomwerx, 145 W Clara St, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
· Central Florida Tech Bridge @ Tech Grove, 12809 Science Drive, Orlando, FL 32826
· Liberty Tech Bridge @ Rowan University, 107 Gilbreth Parkway STE 213C, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
· Or Virtual on TEAMS
Please be sure to select the correct location while registering.
Click this link to register for this exciting opportunity: 25.1/A NAVAIR SBIR/STTR Topic Launch Tickets | SOMD Tech Bridge
EDUCATION
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/
DCAIP Department of Defense – DoD College Acquisition Internship Program- To enroll or for more info: https://paxpartnership.org/nadp-naval-acquisition-development-program-non-stem-opportunities/
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.
CSM Cybersecurity Associate Degree program ranks among the best in the United States for 2025, according to Intelligent.com. The college ranked at number 10 of the 34 top programs in the country with a score of 89.71 out of 100 points. To read the full report, visit Best Cybersecurity Associate Degree Programs of 2025 - Intelligent. To learn more about CSM’s cybersecurity program, visit Cybersecurity (csmd.edu).
SAVE THE DATE: Friday, January 17, 2025 -The 2025 St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair (SMCSEF) at the USMSM SMART Building. The award ceremony is on the same afternoon. The Science Fair is open to the St. Mary’s County residents, and is the perfect venue for students to share their talents in experimental methodologies, engineering design and testing, and other scientific projects.
The SMCSEF website at Home - St Marys Science Fair (smcsef.org) contains links to General Information, Science and Engineering Categories, and Judging Information.
Please check the website for ways to partner with SMCSEF, including sponsoring awards and scholarships, advertising opportunities, and volunteering as board members, judges, and project mentors. Contact Mark Ragland, SMCSEF President, at smcsefpresident@protonmail.com for additional information. Deadline for advertising materials is Monday, January 6, 2025. Please send advertisement artwork and questions directly to Samantha Nelson at smnelson@smcps.org
More information and sponsorship form here: https://paxpartnership.org/the-2025-st-marys-county-science-and-engineering-fairsmcsef-friday-january-17-2025-at-the-usmsm-smart-building/ - Thank you for your support!
NASA’s fourth annual Power to Explore Student Challenge kicked off November 7, 2024. The science, engineering, technology, and mathematics (STEM) writing challenge invites kindergarten through 12th grade students in the United States to learn about radioisotope power systems, a type of nuclear battery integral to many of NASA’s far-reaching space missions.
Students are invited to write an essay about a new nuclear-powered mission to any moon in the solar system they choose. Submissions are due Jan. 31, 2025. To learn more about the challenge, visit:
https://www.nasa.gov/power-to-explore/
SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications now open for TPP Pathways Scholarship – The scholarship will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who plan on attending the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) and majoring in engineering will be eligible to receive a full scholarship to cover tuition, fees, and books for up to two years, providing they continue to meet the eligibility requirements and remain in good standing.
For Scholarship Eligibility Requirements and to apply:
https://csmd.academicworks.com/opportunities/3953
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31, 2025
Contact information regarding this scholarship: CSM Foundation at 301-934-7599 or csmfoundation@csmd.edu
American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) Scholarships! ASNE proudly supports future engineers, awarding $4,000 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students each academic year who have a potential interest in naval engineering. We understand education is expensive, which is why we encourage those qualified to apply!
Are you pursuing an education and career in engineering? Interested in applying your skills to the exciting and broad field of naval engineering in support of our Navy and Coast Guard? Seeking a merit-based scholarship? Look no further! The American Society of Naval Engineer's Scholarship Application is officially open for the 2025-2026 Academic Year!
Application submissions are due February 10, 2025. If you have a question, please read the "ASNE Scholarship FAQs" online or email scholarships@navalengineers.org or visit their website to learn more about our application criteria/process: http://www.navalengineers.org/Education/Scholarships
RESOURCES
Please note: Economic and Workforce Information Resources are copied to: https://paxpartnership.org/community-resources/.
The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), a Division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, invites you to view the 2024 Southern Maryland Holiday Farm Guide available now to explore online at SMADC.com. Looking for unique gifts, holiday décor, fresh farm foods and fun events to celebrate the season? Southern Maryland’s farms and producers have you covered! Browse the online 2024 Holiday Farm Guide to connect with farms and producers in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s, and St. Mary’s counties, plus regional wineries, breweries and distilleries, seafood producers, restaurants, stores and regional winter farmers markets offering Southern Maryland raised and made products for the holiday season and throughout the winter months.
What is the Employer Partner Program? It’s a free Commuter Choice Maryland (CCMD) program that recognizes organizations for their leadership in offering commuter benefits and creative incentives to their employees. For more information: commuterchoice@mdot.maryland.gov or 410-865-1100 – Link: https://mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/Index.aspx?PageId=29
December 3, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – FREE Webinar with HRASM and MD DOL for FAMLI updates. Paid Family and Medical Leave is coming to Maryland
https://hrasmonline.shrm.org/events/2024/12/famli-update-presented-dol
The Maryland Association of Community Colleges newsletter found here: Read the latest article on “Middle-Skill Careers Offer a Path to the Middle Class” here: https://mailchi.mp/mdacc.org/middle-skills-opportunities
Pax River Naval Museum (PRNAM) Become a PRNAM member today: https://www.paxmuseum.com/membership
Event Calendar: https://www.paxmuseum.com/events-calendar
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.
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 log in 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 to 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
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
Mark your Calendars! December 4, 2024 TEDCO’s 2024 Entrepreneur Expo at Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel - This year’s Expo will attract over 1,000 top entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, legislators, and influencers from across the region. 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 The new program aims to expand assistance to underserved entrepreneurs and businesses. Read more here: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/press-releases/2024/tedco-announces-business-resource-information-development-guidance
Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs Monthly Small Biz Bulletin https://gomdsmallbiz.maryland.gov/Pages/Business-Resources.aspx
NEWS
Mr. Tom Rudowsky, Deputy Director of NAVAIR and LaDonne Liebler, NAVAIR Director of Small Business, recently appeared on the DAU “All Things Small Business” podcast, ep. #13.
Here’s a direct link to the interview: All Things Small Business Episode 13 - YouTube
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!
DON’T MISS! Sabre Systems Engineering OPEN HOUSE Tomorrow Thursday November 21st | 3 pm - 6pm & Wednesday December 4th | 2pm - 5pm - Meet with Sabre recruiters, hiring managers, and HR in preparation for upcoming engineering opportunities. Location: Lexington Park Sabre office, 46610 Expedition Drive, Suite 300, Lexington Park, MD, 20653- Facebook event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1796771734192420
COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES
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)
https://www.smcm.edu/dodge-performing-arts-center/coming-attractions/
EVENTS: Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center (SMCM)
https://www.smcm.edu/dodge-performing-arts-center/coming-attractions/
Friday, November 22, 2024 | 7 pm - The Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers!
Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm- Handel's Messiah
Sunday, December 15, 2024 | 7pm- Enjoy Christmas with the Annie Moses Band (Tickets $25)
Sunday, December 8, 2024 - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm COSMIC Symphony’s concert “The More the Merrier” will be filled with magical holiday surprises for the whole family. Hosted by award-winning tenor and local celebrity David W. Cook, the afternoon will feature appearances by many familiar faces and surprise guests as COSMIC spreads Christmas cheer through Southern Maryland. FREE CONCERT - NO TICKETS REQUIRED
Historic Sotterley - Information & to register for events here: https://www.sotterley.org/events. Last weekend of their Guided Tour
December 7 - Winter Wonderland Wreathmaking Workshops
Historic St. Mary’s City, (HSMC) - See all events & register here: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/.
Email: hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov; 301-994-4371 / 301-994-4372
November 29 & 30, 2024 - Historic St. Mary’s City to host annual Hearth and Home Event- Admission will be available to purchase at HSMC Visitor Center (18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Mary’s City, Md 20686) For more information about this event or the museum, call 1-800-762-1634, 301-994-4370, or visit www.HSMCdigshistory.org.
St. Mary’s County Museum Division - Please visit
https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/recreate/Museums/
Sign up for their newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/8818922c0fdc/march2024?e=5cb0e4248f
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· Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm -Evening Tides: Candlelight Christmas at Piney Point. Visitors are invited to a festive holiday evening on the grounds of the beautiful historic park at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum featuring candlelight, carolers, hot chocolate bar, Buddy the Elf, and the 2024 Building Bricks Lighthouse Challenge competition. Admission is free; a $5 per person donation is suggested.
GIVING-DONATIONS
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
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, Chili seasoning packets, Hamburger and tuna Helper, Cheese slices, Lunch meats.
Please note that they cannot accept expired goods
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
Check the website for information on monetary donations www.stmaryscaring.org |
