Here’s What is Happening This Week 8/17/2022
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; Mr. Joshua Reiter, deputy principal cyber advisor, DoN; Heather McMahon, former Presidents Intelligence Advisory Board with moderator Moderator: Gregory Sleppy, SL, Director Cyber Warfare for Naval Aviation, NAVAIR – Venue: 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, 5pm - TPP/ANA panel- “Naval Aviation Programs are Soaring” … Learn more with keynote speaker VA DM 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); Mr. 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 - 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Patuxent Defense Forum - “NATO’s Expansion and the Implications for Global Security” with keynote speaker Admiral James G. Foggo, USN (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, 6pm -7pm - TPP/Center for the Study of Democracy - Guest speaker Greg Poling, senior fellow for Southeast Asia and director of the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative, and 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
12-13 September 2022 -Blockchain and Beyond: National Security Symposium at NPS- Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA. Students and faculty of NPS are hosting a research symposium on the intersection of blockchain technologies and national security. The event will help security practitioners navigate the fundamentals of blockchain technology - An opportunity to discuss research and identify areas of future collaboration - Connect military and industry experts to share insights and drive national security innovation. To RSVP by Sept 1st: NPS Blockchain Research Symposium (afit.edu)
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
- Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) recently hosted more than a dozen high-school students from the area who were participating in College of Southern Maryland's (CSM) annual 'Engineer Like a Girl' program to help the college inspire the next generation of women engineers.
- CSM hostsEngineer, Educate, Engage 30 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at CSM's La Plata Campus. At the event, attendees can explore CSM’s Electrical and Mechanical Engineering majors and the Southern Maryland ENTRY Program, which offers a seamless path to a bachelor’s degree at the University of Maryland for students in these programs. Attendees will also engage with current and former students to hear real stories from real students. RSVP https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2022/08/engineering-majors-night.html
- 'Engineer Like a Girl' program is one of several outreach activities that CSM hosts to expose high-schoolers to the opportunities that exist for women who pursue careers in engineering fields.
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 and registration 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’s website 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 here: https://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 podcast CISA Cybersecurity Alerts, urgent 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
CDCA Stakeholder Alert: Registration is open for the 15th Annual CDCA Defense Summit! To register, go to this link: https://www.charlestondca.org/summit-15-registration-information
Australia Defense Forum Webinar - learn about business opportunities in Australia - In-depth insights on current and future requirements, where to find procurement opportunities, and how to bid on available contracts. 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 here: https://trade.webex.com/trade/j.php?RGID=rb7f383f2630a86d159d40e6d5e6cdfe1
Direct Questions: Diane Mooney, Director, U.S. Commercial Service, Seattle, Washington
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 Sotterley Register here for events: https://www.sotterley.org/events
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 10:30 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. !2: Ribbon cutting. Panel discussion with naval architect Iver Franzen, Lead Rigger, Sam Hilgartner and Maryland Dove Captain Will Gates about the design of the ship. 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 Events here: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum/ - The water taxi is running daily! Call 301-769-2222 for more info.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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