Here's What's Happening This Week 9.4.2024
TPP Program Updates
STAY TUNED for our soon-to-be-announced Fall Programs!
NOTE: The next NAWCAD Industry Day will take place in January 2025.
SAVE THE DATE: September 24, 2024 - TPP will host a brown bag lunchtime presentation by Dale Moore, Ed. D on the topic “Leading the Next Generation DOD Innovation Ecosystem”. (TBA)
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: Bonnie Green, SoMD 2030, Executive Director at bonnie.green@paxpartnership.org for more information.
TPP is seeking companies to host apprentices! The Apprenticeship Maryland Program/Tech Jobs Rule (AMP/TJR) and the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center (FCTC) welcome local companies to participate in the Youth Apprenticeship Program. We want to increase the number of apprentices and business partners for the 2024-25 school year. SMCPS Forrest Tech Center is placing students in apprenticeship positions between now and September 2024. Calvert and Charles Counties are also in discussion for 2024-2025. Companies in St. Mary’s County that wish to participate in the upcoming school year, please complete the 2024-2025 Youth Apprentice Industry Request Form: https://paxpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-2025-Youth-Apprentice-Industry-Request-Form-Updated-Jan-2024-3-1.docx and submit to kawhite@smcps.org Check out the AMP/TJR video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2FT6Mc1-00
For Calvert County please contact Michelle McGuffin, at mcguffinm@calvertnet.k12.md.us and for Charles County please contact Sandy Rooney at srooney@ccboe.com
The TPP Newsletter is archived on our website here: https://paxpartnership.org/newsletter/.
TPP HAS OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE! Contact Kiki Hall for more information at 301-
We'866-4088 or kiki.hall@paxpartnership.org
TPP IS HIRING!
Seeking a STEM Workforce Development Director. For more information and to apply click here: https://paxpartnership.org/employment-opportunities/
TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD -NAVAIR
Tech Bridge–NAVAL https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/tech-bridges/southern-maryland/default.aspx
EDUCATION
Computer Science Program seeks adjunct faculty motivated to work with undergraduate students and share their computational expertise.
at St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) (www.smcm.edu)
Qualifications for Adjunct faculty:
· Masters degree in a computational field of study (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, etc.)
· Up-to-date experience in the subject they will teach
· An interest in or experience in teaching
Bonus Qualifications:
· The ability to teach class during the day
· Specific expertise in an area in which they work (Security, Distributed or Parallel Systems,
AI, Networks, Graphics, Algorithms, etc.)
Benefits:
· Gain experience teaching at the college level
· The opportunity to recruit undergraduate students for future internships or jobs in their
specific area
· The opportunity to interact with other faculty in the sciences
Additional information:
Standard adjunct pay is $4,500 per course
Evening class times are 6:10-7:25 pm twice a week, Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday | Daytime classes from 8:30-9:20 am at the earliest or 3:10-4:25 pm. Lower-level classes (Intro 1, Intro 2, Data Structures) 10-25 students. These courses are typically taught in Java. Upper-level classes (various subjects) 10-20 students. Our greatest need (currently) is in Intro1 and Intro2.
Contacts: Professor Alex Meadows, Department Chair of Math and CS, ammeadows@smcm.edu |Professor Simon Read, Computer Science Program Coordinator, sread@smcm.edu
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/
Tuesday, Sep 17 2024 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm - Sherrilyn Ifill to Deliver the 2024 Constitution Day Lecture, Sherrilyn Ifill, civil rights lawyer and scholar, to deliver the 2024 Judge William O.E. Sterling Constitution Day Lecture at (SMCM) Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center - Concert Hall
Tuesday, Oct 1 2024 | 7 - 8:30 pm- The Civil Rights Act in Southern Maryland: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow- To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act and to coincide with Governor Wes Moore's proclamation of 2024 as Maryland's Year of Civil Rights, the Center for the Study of Democracy, St. Mary's College of Maryland, Historic St. Mary's City and Historic Sotterley will host a panel discussion at Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center Concert Hall
College of Southern Maryland, (CSM) Information, news and events: register: https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html
Registration Ongoing for Community Education Courses; A wide array of classes offers something for everyone. Looking to upgrade their job skills, pursue a new career, start a small business, or explore personal enrichment activities. CSM offers a robust schedule of Community Education courses in Fall 2024. To view the full variety of courses and to register: www.csmd.edu/CommunityEducation.
NEWS: CSM is a “pathway to possibility” for local students on the way to achieving their dreams – as proven true by former student Ralph Gootee, who credits CSM for launching his spectacular educational and professional career after graduating from Lackey High School in 2001. He is currently the co-founder and CTO at TigerEye – an emerging company set to drive innovation and security. And prior to that, he co-founded and served as CTO of PlanGrid, which was acquired by Autodesk for $875 million in 2018. He has also been a visiting partner at Y Combinator (Winter 2020) and worked at household-name companies such as Pixar Animation Studios and Sony Ericsson.
NEWS
New Legislation, Indian Head Tech Hub Boosts Energetics Industry
By Josh Luckenbaugh | National Defense |8/30/2024
About 30 miles south of Washington, D.C., on the Maryland side of the Potomac River sits the town of Indian Head. With a population of around 4,000, the community is by no means a bustling metropolis.
However, Indian Head and the surrounding area have become a hub for companies dealing in energetic materials: the chemicals used in explosives, propellants and pyrotechnics.
The energetics industry received a major boost from several provisions contained in the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, which was passed in December 2023 but funding for which was not appropriated until March.
These provisions are “the most significant related to energetics that we’ve seen in many, many years,” said Will Durant, president and COO of the Energetics Technology Center, which is headquartered in Indian Head.
“It’s an exceptional array [of provisions] just to ensure that the energetic materials themselves are considered, and not just that end item commodity that we may buy — the missile or the munition or the long-range weapon,” Durant said in an interview. The energetic materials are “the lethal element of the system, right? If you don’t have the material itself, you can’t shoot it, and it doesn’t go boom at the other end.”
The United States has lagged behind China in its development of advanced energetic materials, and “if there is an engagement in the South China Sea … then we need to make sure” U.S. weapons have the necessary range and lethality for that conflict, he said. “Advancements at the material level” are essential because they “can affect an array of munitions” across the Joint Force. Read more here: https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2024/8/30/new-legislation-indian-head-tech-hub-boosts-energetics-industry
This week’s CSMC meeting in recognition of National Aviation Day! The photos from the proclamation presentation can be found here: National Aviation Day 2024 | Flickr. Please feel free to share them with your partners.
The St. Mary's Family YMCA Receives $850K Federal Grant!
The St. Mary's County Family YMCA received a significant boost with a Federal Grant presented to the YMCA leaders, volunteers, and community leaders.
Senator Cardin, Senator Van Hollen, and Congressman Hoyer were all in attendance and spoke passionately about the work of the Y and the impact this new Y will have in Southern Maryland. There were nearly 100 community Y volunteers on hand to celebrate. It was a wonderful moment and inspiring to see so many people fighting for a Y and seeing some of the most influential elected officials on the national stage doing their part to make this project successful. Click the link below to article and find out more about this wonderful opportunity! YMCA Expansion in Saint Mary's County Celebrated with $850,000 Federal Grant
RESOURCES
Please note: Economic and Workforce Information Resources are copied to: https://paxpartnership.org/community-resources/.
Governor Wes Moore announced $20 million total in grant awards for the Saga Education tutoring program and the ASSISTments online educational tool. The awards are the first under the Maryland Partnership for Proven Programs, an evidence-based philanthropic funding partnership between the State of Maryland and Arnold Ventures to scale and expand programs across the state that will help make progress on economic mobility and cradle-to-career outcomes for Marylanders.
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.
September 11, 2024, | 8:00am – 12:00pm Annual Employment Law, Legislative, and Regulatory Update presented by Human Resource Association of Southern Maryland (HRASM) Venue: SMECO at Hughesville, MD 20637 - More information and registration here:
https://hrasmonline.shrm.org/events/2024/09/annual-employment-law-legislative-and-regulatory-update
Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) is accepting applications for the LSM Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) Class of 2025. LEAP is a six-month educational program that refines the leadership abilities of early- and mid-career professionals who live or work in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties. Attend the LEAP Information Sessions listed below to learn more and to engage with LSM alumni. Application deadline is September 30th:
https://www.leadershipsomd.org/programs/leap/.
Nominate a game-changing rising star in your organization!
https://www.leadershipsomd.org/programs/nominations/leap-nomination/
LEAP Information Sessions:
Thursday, September 12, 2024 | 9-10pm Virtual Information Session, - Zoom Advance registration is required. Please click HERE to register.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | 5p.m Evening@SMART, “Reconstructing Reality: From Physical World to Virtual Environments.” A lineup focused on technical topics and policy implications related to autonomy and artificial intelligence (AI), with Dr. Ming Lin with UMD’s Department of Computer Science will be presenting recent advances in data-driven modeling that tackle challenging problems not previously addressed. Please feel free to share with colleagues who may be interested in this event. To learn more click here, and to register click here.
Saturday, September 14, 2024 |4 pm to 7 pm- The Patuxent River Council of the Navy League cordially invites you to attend the Taste of Maryland/301th Anniversary at Mattapany - Mattapany Quarters "A"22764 Mattapany Way,
Patuxent River, MD 20670, Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Maryland
RSVP by 31 August 2024-POC: Kayla Meyers, (301) 373-6640 RSVP here: https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/rsvp.cfm?i=901902&k=0B6143007B55
Base access form: Base Access Form Blank.pdf
Friday, October 25, 2024 |9am-2pm Connect to Capital - Business Speed Lending and Regional Resource Day! The Maryland Small Business Development Center, Southern Region- College of Southern Maryland, BI Building, Room 113
8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, MD 20646
Free Registration Required: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/17870
The businesses that call St. Mary’s County home are providing products and services beyond the shores of the Patuxent and Potomac. We want to put you on the map! Share your St. Mary’s County Around the World story here: https://www.yesstmarysmd.com/AroundTheWorld/utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz_ny0D_pGHNj3frXYA81U6q11eHGFwUSdRm2YwYuxS2h_TQUJzyQARKb_StwiLnP7yszGFGSLJCpMEFIDacP74FKginwhnNuOYf7Oz6HptLg6Gps0&_hsmi=311459769&utm_content=311459769&utm_source=hs_email
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 login 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 is active again! https://www.incose.org/ We're running monthly "Systems Engineering Forums. Anyone with an interest in systems engineering is welcome to stop by. We will be looking for engineering-themed opportunities to get more engaged. Details to be determined. Please contact INCOSE if something comes up. More info coming soon.
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
The latest edition of the Federal Laboratory Consortium Green Book just published. This is the go-to source for tech transfer policy, laws, and practices. Get the electronic copy FREE here: https://federallabs.org/getmedia/ae945151-ee25-4c1d-9eed-346d59dfbf5d/2024FLC-GreenBook.pdf
Pax River Naval Museum (PRNAM) Become a PRNAM member today: https://www.paxmuseum.com/membership
Saturday, October 5, 2024| 10am-3pm-Join us for the 8th Annual Wheels & Wings Car Show at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum.
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
SBDC and the Baltimore District Office of the Small Business Administration (SBA) are launching a series of "Access to Funding" events across the state. Tailored for entrepreneurs seeking start-up capital, funds for recovery, or growth financing, these events provide a unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with a variety of lenders in a dynamic speed lending format. Find a location near you and register for this pivotal networking event. Registration: https://www.sba.gov/events?keyword=Funding&field_event_dates_value=All&district=56&in_person_or_online=All
SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab -Maryland life science and technology businesses with a compelling innovation, TEDCO and Team leverage decades of experience in writing, reviewing, and winning SBIR/STTR and other federal grants and contracts to position you for up to $275,000 of non-dilutive Phase I funding from the National Science Foundation. Our team is comprised of experts at OST Global Solutions and the Maryland Small Business Development Center, with subject matter expert proposal reviewers culled from TEDCO’s Network Advisors. Apply here: https://tedco.tfaforms.net/84
Mark your Calendars! December 4, 2024 TEDCO’s 2024 Entrepreneur Expo at Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel - TEDCO’s premier event, this year’s Expo will attract over 1,000 top entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, legislators, and influencers from across the region. Network, learn, and be inspired as we highlight the incredible talent and resources our state has to offer. 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
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://southernmarylandjobsource.org/featured-hot-jobs/
Wednesday, September 11th, from 10 am to 1 pm St. Mary's County, Maryland, Job Fair Event “Hot Jobs Page!! Check out the businesses participating, their opportunities, and website: https://bit.ly/StMarys9-11EventHotJobsPage
Questions: Contact Jackie Chembars at jchembars@tccsmd.org or at 240-412-3360
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)
September 27th, 2024 | 7:00pm The Mark Twain Lecture Series: Laughing to the Polls with Matt Friend
October 1st, 2024 | 7:00pm The Civil Rights Act in Southern Maryland: Yesterday, Today, and for Tomorrow
Historic Sotterley - Information & to register for events here: https://www.sotterley.org/events. Tour season is open!
September 6 Sotterley on the Patuxent Specialty Tour
September 13 - 15 Pursuit of Freedom Focused Tours
September 14 Wildlife Wandering Activity
September 14 Fabulous Fish & Friends Activity
September 18 Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with Dan Dawson
September 29 Moments in Nature Art Exhibit
Historic St. Mary’s City
The Visitor Center, St. John's site. See all events & register:
https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/.
Email: hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov; 301-994-4371 / 301-994-4372
September 7, 2024, 10 am to 4 pm Indigenous Heritage Day at HSMC-
September 7, 2024| 10:30am- Public Sail on Maryland Dove
To register, contact hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov or call 301-994-4371 / 301-994-4372
September 13, 2024 | 6:00pm St. John’s Site Museum tour
Members-only VIP tour with Ruth Mitchell, HSMC Manager for Archaeological Services-
Space is limited. Please contact ginger.newman-askew@maryland.gov for information or to register.
September 25, 2024 | 10:30–12:00 and 1:00–2:30 Homeschool Wednesday Workshops Fall 2024- Visit www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events for full workshop listings. Registration is required - Info: email hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov; 301-994-4371 / 301-994-4372
September 28, 2024 | 10:00am—4:00pm Militia Muster -This living history encampment features 17th-century re-enactment units from nearby and far away. Enjoy the camp activities of cooking, gossiping, trades, games, etc. Free.
September 28, 2024 | 11:00am—4:00pm Riverfest - State House Lawn, 47418 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City, hosted by the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association
St. Mary’s County Museum Division - Please visit museums.stmarysmd.com. Sign up for their newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/8818922c0fdc/march2024?e=5cb0e4248f
St. Clement’s Museum- Water taxi service is available through October 31, 2024.
Dinner & Cruise Series Returns to St. Clement’s Island Museum. These themed cruises offer visitors the opportunity to enjoy a fun evening of cruising on the St. Clement’s Island Water Taxi, a delicious seafood dinner, and a dessert reception. To reserve your ticket, visit: DinnerAndACruise.eventbrite.com See here for events:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1658464684962822/1658464704962820/?event_time_id=1658464704962820
The remaining cruises, listed below, will highlight the following themes:
Sunday, September 15, 2024, | 4 pm–8 pm Will feature an environmental topic
Sunday, October 13, 2024, | 3:30 pm– 7:30 pm “WWII on the Potomac” Tickets are $85 per person or $160 per couple, and include the boat ride, water tour, seafood dinner, and dessert reception.
· Saturday, September 14, 2024, | 10am to 4pm FamilyFest a free event featuring fun along the Potomac and at the lighthouse with live music, food, vendors, displays, and a variety of activities for kids and families at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park.
St. Clement’s Island Museum & Piney Point Lighthouse Museum - Free Admission to Military Members from May to September.
Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden. Free Open Houses – New dates! The first and third Saturday of each month, through October, from 11 am - 2 pm (September 7 and 21; and October 5 and 19)
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