Here's What's Happening This Week 1.8.2025
TPP Program Updates
Please note, that the next NAWCAD Industry Day has been moved again to April 2025!
Mark the following dates on your calendar!
3/26/2025 - TPP 3rd Annual Defense Summit
Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Book Signing with Colin Flint, Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Utah State University. Flint will present his book “Near and Far Waters: The Geopolitics of Seapower”. He has published research on geopolitics, China’s Belt and Road Initiative, World War II, world-systems analysis, and just war theory. He is the author of Introduction to Geopolitics, 3rd edition (Routledge, 2017) and co-author, with Peter J. Taylor of the foundational and renowned text Political Geography: World-Economy, Nation-State and Locality (Prentice Hall, 7th edition, 2018).
He is editor of The Geography of War and Peace (Oxford University Press, 2004) and co-editor (with Scott Kirsch) of Reconstructing Conflict: Integrating War and Post-War Geographies (Ashgate, 2011).
While Director of the Program in Arms Control, Disarmament, and International Security at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign he was principal investigator for a $450,000 grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation on the project entitled “Security Policy Formation: Bringing Scientific Expertise and Dialogue to Policymaker.”At SMSM- Cole Cinema, Campus Center - This program is co-sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership.
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - TPP ANA Panel - Rear Admiral Kurt Rothenhaus, Chief of Naval Research, will be keynote and moderator. Venue: Patuxent River Naval Air Museum. Details to come.
NAWCAD funds SoMD 2030 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, Workforce Development Director at chris.abell@paxpartnership.org for more information.
Registration for the SPARK! 2025 Career Awareness Fair now 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, booths where students can actively participate and learn about the educational and career pathways required to enter different fields. The Deadline to register for a table is January 15, 2025. To register your company for a table, please use the link: SPARK! 2025 Table Registration
Summer 2025 Interns program information: Keep your company information updated so that you remain connected with talented students and professionals, while also maximizing your opportunities to engage with the Southern Maryland Workforce Development initiatives. Update your company profile and learn more, by logging into the GradLeaders platform.
Any questions contact Chris Abell at chris.abell@paxpartnership.org
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
DONT MISS! January 22, 2025 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm- Tide Talks: PMA-251 and the SOMD Tech Bridge Collaborate with NAWCAD Lakehurst and the Liberty Tech Bridge.
Join the collaborative dialogue between the NavalX Liberty Tech Bridge at Rowan University and the NavalX Southern Maryland Tech Bridge at TechPort, featuring Captain Mike Kline, Program Manager, Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Program Office (PMA-251), and Mr. Joseph Hader, Program Director Department Head Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment. They will be discussing the relationship between PMA-251 and NAWCAD Lakehurst and giving valuable insights into how industry can support ALRE and the warfighter.
PMA-251 provides life-cycle acquisition management for Navy and Marine Corps systems and equipment utilized for the launch and recovery of current and future fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. ALRE products include catapults, arresting gear, helicopter landing systems, wind measuring systems, aviation-based information systems, aviation marking and lighting, recovery systems and visual landing aids, aircraft firefighting equipment, and expeditionary airfield systems and related products.
NAWCAD Lakehurst is the Navy’s engineering support activity for ALRE and Naval Aviation Support Equipment (SE). It is the critical link between Naval Aviation and Navy Aircraft Carrier (CV) Battle Groups worldwide. NAWCAD Lakehurst is responsible for maintaining fleet support and infusing modern technology across the entire spectrum of equipment needed to launch, land, and maintain aircraft from ships at sea.
There will be no FAR acquisition information shared during this event, nor information on any projects currently under contract.
In-person attendance at each location will be limited to 45 (first come first serve) with an additional virtual option, where viewers can ask questions in the chat. The format for this event is interactive rather than a one-way sharing of information.
Register to attend here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/tide-talks-pma-251-and-the-somd-tech-bridg-tickets-196099
Please note that this collaboration is taking place in three locations, please ensure that you registered for the correct location:
· SOMD Tech Bridge at Tech Port, 44185 Airport Rd, California, MD 20619
· Liberty Tech Bridge at Rowan University, Chamberlain Student Center, Room 221, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028.
· Virtually via WebEx (The link for virtual participation will be sent out the week prior to the event.)
Contact for more info: Lindsey Frisco, Operations, Patuxent River, MD Field Office - Desk: 404-407-6572 |Work Cell: 240-717-9869
Email: Lindsey.Frisco@gtri.gatech.edu
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 of the PEO(U&W) Industry Event 2025 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
Tech Bridge–NAVAL https://navalx.nre.navy.mil/s/tech-bridges/southern-maryland-tech-bridge and https://techport.center/
EDUCATION
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/
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/
- Wednesday January 22, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Historically Speaking with Dr. Chandra Manning, Professor of History at Georgetown University, is an American historian specializing in 19th century U.S. History. Manning received her Ph.D. from Harvard in 2002. She is the author of the books What This Cruel War Was Over and Troubled Refuge: Struggling for Freedom in the Civil War. This program is co-sponsored by the St. Mary's County Historical Society. Venue: Daugherty-Palmer Commons.
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.
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) has 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.
CALL FOR JUDGES - The St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair will be held on Friday, January 17th, 2025 at USM SMART Building. (Snow date is Friday, January 24)
In-person judging starts at 8:00am until approx. 12:00. You also will have the opportunity to view an on-line presentation of each project and will be posted one week before the Fair.
Please email Ferd Reetz at ferd.reetz@md.metrocast.net or call (301-247-9941) if you would be like to serve as a judge on the primary date and/or the backup date, using the form below.
A listing of the science fair categories as defined by the International Science Fair can be found at https://www.societyforscience.org/isef/categories-and-subcategories/.
Additional information is posted on the Science and Engineering Fair board website: https://smcsef.org/.
February 22, 2025 | (all day ) -Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) 2025 event! JSHS invites high school students to report on the results of their original research investigations in STEM and compete for scholarships and recognition at university-held regional symposia. All Maryland high schools are eligible to participate in the Maryland Regional JSHS. Regional Host Information: Michelle Reloba at michelle.reloba@paxpartnership.org or 301-866-6023
SCHOLARSHIPS & CHALLENGES
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.
For the application link and more information read here: https://paxpartnership.org/del-brian-crosby-2025-26-sy-academic-scholarship-application/
Applications are 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
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/
To apply for National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) scholarships!
This holiday season is a great time to 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:
· Program A – for currently enrolled college students
· Program B – for soon-to-be high school graduates accepted at an accredited institution
· Program C – for currently enrolled, distance learning college students
· Program D, The Denny Edwards Graduate Scholarship – for graduate (master’s degree) students
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!
RESOURCES
The Maryland Soft Landing Exchange Program is now accepting applications from Maryland businesses interested in exploring international markets.
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
Apply now for this dynamic program, which can connect your business to partners in Australia, Japan, Ireland, France, Netherlands, and the UK. Learn more and apply here https://marylandcommerce.formstack.com/forms/grant_application_maryland_soft_landing_exchange_2025
Tuesday, January 21. 2025 | 5pm -7pm - St. Mary’s Young Professionals (SMYP) first event of 2025 will be at The Port of Leonardtown @ 23190 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown MD. Come enjoy some delicious local wine with other young professionals. Wine will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle & light food will be provided. Please register HERE if you are interested in joining us! We hope to see you there!
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 6pm-7:30pm – Future Focus: Connecting Interests with Careers at Lexington Park Library- An interactive career interest workshop designed for teens and their caregivers. Presented in partnership with the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland.
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
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
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!
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
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 5:30pm.- St Mary’s County Recreation & Parks will host a public information gathering on a proposed Sports Complex planned for a location in the California, Maryland area. The meeting will be held in the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) Meeting Room, Chesapeake Building - 1st Floor -41770 Baldridge St., Leonardtown, MD 20650
The purpose of this meeting is to allow the community to engage in meaningful discussions with the design team of Manns Woodward Studios of White Marsh Station, Maryland, and BallParchitecture of Bethesda, Maryland. All local citizens, other interested parties, and governmental agencies are requested to provide valuable input into the programing that would be potential for consideration for a sports complex in St. Mary's County. The study is a Maryland Stadium Authority led preliminary design project.
Additional public input opportunities will also be available online through surveys and additional gatherings will be scheduled during Spring 2025. Details and locations will be announced at a later date.
For more questions regarding Capital Project Improvements: Christina Bishop at 301-475-4200 ext.1811 christina.bishop@stmaryscountymd.gov
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
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://tccsmd.org/wp-content/uploads/Featured-Hot-Jobs-8-20-2021.pdf
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/
- • Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm- Voices of Service Concert in Honor of MLK
- • Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Brian Ganz Solo Recital,
- • Wednesday, February 5, 2025, | 4:45 - 6:30pm - The Color Curtain Project is a series of culinary experiences and art book presentations that explore the multitudes of relationships shared between Africa and Asia. More here: https://inside.smcm.edu/events/color-curtain-project-feb-5
- • Saturday, February 8, 2025, | 7 – 8pm - The world-renowned The King's Singers are coming back to St. Mary's College of Maryland for another night of a cappella perfection! Tickets on Sale Now! Last year we had a sold out crowd, make sure to get your tickets early!
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
Historic Sotterley - Information & to register for events here: https://www.sotterley.org/events.
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
St. Mary’s County Library Newsletter sign up: https://www.stmalib.org/newsletter-sign-up/
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
For more information on hours of operation, programs, events, admission prices, and more, follow our museums on Facebook at:
· St. Clement’s Island Museum: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum
Saturday January 25, 2025 |10am -3pm Appraiser Fair-
An opportunity for the public to learn the value of their heirlooms and how to care for them. Appraisers will be available to members of the public for the following categories: fine arts, dolls, coins, and currency. The fine arts category includes ceramics, pottery, glassware, artwork/paintings, music boxes, and small furniture pieces. Items in this category are limited to two items per person at a fee of $5 per item. Other category fees are $5 each. Cash, credit card, and check are accepted.
· Old Jail Museum & Visitor Center: Facebook.com/TheOldJailMuseum
· Piney Point Lighthouse Museum: Facebook.com/1836Light
· U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center: Facebook.com/USCTCenter
Baby it's cold outside!
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
Check the website for information on monetary donations www.stmaryscaring.org |
