Here’s What is Happening This Week 11.29.2023.
TPP PROGRAM UPDATES
TONIGHT! WALK-INS WELCOME! Brent Droste Sadler, author of “U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century” retired submariner and advisor to senior Naval Commanders and the DOD will be speaking at SMCM, at 5:30pm. Book signing and reception to follow. This is a joint TPP, Center for the Study of Democracy program. Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/tpp-csd-program-brent-sadler/ See Link for “U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century” here: https://www.usni.org/press/books/us-naval-power-21st-century?mc_cid=7743c70eeb&mc_eid=b884a158f3
“Brent Sadler’s timely and compelling contribution to maritime strategy and broader strategic thinking is refreshing. He convincingly blends military, economic, and technical insight in addressing the strategic challenges of our time. U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century stands apart as a thoughtful and convincing call for relevant and renewed American naval power and the imperative of naval statecraft in ensuring American prosperity and global influence.” —ADM Gary Roughead, USN (Ret.), former Chief of Naval Operations
Thurs, Dec 7th | 8:30-9:30am-TPP and the Patuxent River Council Navy League of the United States present “Before the Base – Cedar Point Before the Patuxent River Naval Air Station” Location: USMSM | Building 2 | Center Hall Registration: https://paxpartnership.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/paxpartnership/event.jsp?event=949&
Wed, Dec 13, 2023 | 5:00–7:00pm - TPP/ANA Panel “Project Eagle: The Marine Aviation Roadmap to 2040” Moderator: Col “Shady” Shadforth, USMC, Commanding Officer Marine Aviation Detachment, and panelists, BGen “Beast” Lightfoot, USMC, Director, Combat Capabilities Directorate (CDD) - Col “MOG” Marvel, USMC, Science and Technology & Rapid Capabilities Office Director, Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL) - Col “Huk” Joyce, USMC, Assistant Deputy Commandant/Aviation (ADC/A) - BGen “Angus” Walsh, USMC, Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) - Ms. Erin Lesko, Advanced Development Team, NAVAIR PEO(A). Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/anapanel_dec2023/ Thank you to our sponsor and TPP Benefactor Northrup Grumman!
December 19 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Jingle & Mingle, TPP Annual Holiday Party –-TPP invites members to join TPP staff to celebrate the holiday season and enjoy light fare and good cheer at the TPP office. We invite attendees to bring either non-perishable food items or a monetary donation for the St. Mary’s Caring soup kitchen. Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/2023holiday-party/
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, working with government, industry, and academia.
Learn more details about the SoMD 2030 workforce development initiative: https://paxpartnership.org/somd-2030-workforce/
Summer 2024 Paid College Internship Program will be June 10-August 2, 2024. This 8-week program provides an opportunity for rising sophomore, junior and senior college students to work 30 hours/week at companies located in the Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s Counties. Funding for the interns is provided by SoMD 2030 initiative.
The student portal opened Nov 6th, deadline to apply and submit all requested materials is Friday, December 8.
Contact: Jen Brown, SoMD 2030 & TPP Programs Director at jennifer.brown@paxpartnership.org or for information attend a virtual info session. Link to join virtual info sessions https://thepaxpartnership.webex.com/meet/tpp
VIRTUAL INFO SESSIONS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
Fri, Dec 1st | 12:30pm
Save the date! The 2nd annual Spark! Student Career Awareness Fair will be Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the USMSM SMART Building. The inaugural fair featured 26 organizations that provided hands-on demos and interactive booths to 440 high school students from the tri-county area. Seeking companies to participate. Must have an interactive component for your display! Sign up your company or organization to participate in this event with this Google form. Deadline to sign up is Friday, December 8.
The TPP Newsletter archived on our website here: https://paxpartnership.org/newsletter/.
TPP HAS OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE! Contact Kiki Hall for more information at 301-866-4088 or kiki.hall@paxpartnership.org
TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD -NAVAIR
Tech Bridge – NAVAL X here: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/Archive/tb_southernmaryland.aspx
The Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO) & NSWC Crane teams are hosting two Prize Challenges ($1M & $31K respectively.
- Hyper-AMPD: (Innovators & Non-traditional focus) The JHTO is seeking innovative ideas to rapidly deliver a low-cost hypersonic capability. Hyper-AMPD! is looking for solutions from new and non-traditional creators, as well as established partners. https://www.challenge.gov/?challenge=hypersonic-accelerated-manufactured-prototype-demonstration-hyper-ampd
- Hypersonic Horizons: (High School and Undergrad focus) Hypersonics is a critical research area for our country. By creating a video, you have the opportunity to join this community, help solve hypersonic challenges, and possibly inspire someone else! Gov
The NAVAIR North Stars BAA is posted on Sam.gov. This is the BAA that was referenced at the NAVAIR ICE event. The Government is interested in receiving white papers for research and development, which may include but is not limited to, rapid prototyping, demonstration, and experimentation projects that offer potential for advancements and improvements in Integrated Warfighting Capability across the Naval Aviation Mission Areas supporting Naval Operations and as applicable to Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and subordinate Commands. See the Attached N00019-23-S-0001 Broad Agency Announcement for further details. You can view the BAA at: https://sam.gov/opp/35be87d571244027bccc372dea160f57/view.
EDUCATION
Please visit our STEM-LINK website for all things related to STEM. Link: https://stem-link.org
2024 STEM-ING Call for Workshop Proposals by January 12, 2024 - If you are interested in submitting a workshop proposal, please review the attached overview and template forms. Please keep in mind that the workshop should be geared towards middle school age students. All proposals are kindly requested to be submitted to stemingsomd@gmail.com by January 12, 2024 - See more information and workshop proposal form here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/2024-stem-ing-call-for-workshop-proposals/
TPP is leading the 2023 Maryland Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) for the sixth year. Abstract deadline is now closed. Abstracts will be reviewed, and if accepted, students will submit a full research paper by December 20, 2023. More details here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/md-jshs-is-back/
This year we received 103 JSHS student abstracts! A large increase on last year’s participation.
Research Tips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD5CY1pJ3hpJnJGIPbI8XFz0Q52lSeyh Learn more at https://www.nsta.org/national-conference-science-education-denver-2024.
TPP Pathways Scholarship Application for 2024 - 2025 is OPEN apply here: https://csmd.academicworks.com/opportunities/3953 The scholarship will be awarded to two graduating high school seniors who plan on attending CSM and majoring in engineering. Student(s) 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. Application Deadline: January 31, 2024- More information here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/tpp-pathways-scholarship-opens-for-application/ Contact info: CSM Foundation at 301-934-7599, or csmfoundation@csmd.edu
UAS Research and Operations Center 2024 Summer Internships/Full-time, paid program!
- PAID full-time internships in southern Maryland at their 12,000 sq. ft. research hangar at St. Mary’s County Airport, near Naval Air Station Patuxent River
- Interns must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- Summer 2024 internship program will run from Wednesday, May 29, 2024 – early August 2024
- Positions may be continued part-time into the academic year at the student’s home institution.
- Project must fly (or try!) by the end of the summer; It is a flight operations center!
- For students who do not live close enough to commute, the UROC will offer affordable local options. Details TBA.
NEW THIS YEAR: rolling applications and acceptances starting NOW! Read more here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/uas-research-and-operations-center/ More summer internship information is available at https://uroc.umd.edu/about/internship-program
Urgently apply for MEDA’S Rhonda Ray Scholarship for the spring semester! Maryland college students taking a class pertaining to economic development, public policy, and similar fields are encouraged to apply. Eligible applicants can receive up to $500. Applications for the spring 2024 semester are due by December 1, 2023 and selected students will be notified by December 15, 2023. For application requirements and more information, please visit our website
In a Crab Shell biweekly digital newsletter breaks out the new rules for Financial Aid #115/ See the new prototype app for Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) and more here on TPP’s Stem-Link website: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/in-a-crab-shell-newsletter/
College of Southern Maryland, (CSM) Information & news can be found here: https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html.
Training solutions for businesses, powered by the CSM. Contact them here: https://workforce.csmd.edu
- American Association of Community Colleges visits CSM to discuss strengthening region’s workforce pipeline. During the visit, the AACC team received extensive overviews of the college’s commitment to strengthen its business partnerships, build collaborative communities, and serve the southern Maryland region as the “hub’ of learning, credentialing, workforce development, and mobility for all students.
- CSM and Charles County Public Schools(CCPS) have expanded the Early College Program for high school students to include career and technical education (CTE) opportunities. Three new technical certification pathways will begin next school year allowing students to participate in two-year programs to earn certifications in medical coding, pharmacy technician or electrical trades.
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Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at St. Mary’s College of Maryland Upcoming events here: https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/ Subscribe to the CSD newsletter here: https://smcm.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=1a33d5cd943768d4b00dec4fa&id=a5d327581a
MISI dreamport –Check out events and register here: https://misi.tech/events.php.
GBC MISI Academy- Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Programs. More here: https://thegbcacademy.org/
RESOURCES
Please note: Economic and Workforce Information Resources are located at: https://paxpartnership.org/community-resources/.
Warfighter ADVANCE, a 7-day program, offers relief and clarity to warfighters. Many cases of post-traumatic stress go unrecognized, unreported, and untreated during deployment or after veterans return home. There is an urgent need for education and intervention. Instead of prescribing powerful medications that often compound or mask the underlying problem, Warfighter ADVANCE teaches new coping skills and equips warfighters for recovery and successful reintegration. The ADVANCE is, at its core, a 7-day program that uses a variety of means to change the trajectory of the Warfighter’s (active duty or veteran) post-deployment life, so that the Warfighter has a life characterized by pride, productivity, healthy relationships, continued service, and advocacy for the same outcomes for their fellow service members. By week's end, they have the knowledge, tools, relationships and support necessary to move forward as Warfighters (past or present), rather than patients. Link: https://www.warfighteradvance.org/
Marylanders Online is the University of Maryland Extension’s newest program empowering Marylanders by improving digital accessibility. The program offers free technical support and training to help community members learn to use the internet and stay connected with technology. Services can be offered in-person or online, and are available in English, Spanish, and other languages upon request. The links below are resources that make sharing the program on-site and across your network easy: flyers, graphics, and more. Resources: Digital Assets | Printable Graphics | In One Easy Kit- Learn more about the program here. For questions, contact 1-866-206-8467 or marylandersonline@umd.edu.
Maryland Small Business Development Center, Southern Region, stay informed and follow-on social media and here: https://www.sbdchelp.com.
NFIB New (federal) reporting requirement for small business owners starts Jan. 1, 2024 - The rule will require businesses with 20 or fewer full-time employees and $5 million or less in gross receipts or sales to begin filing reports on their beneficial owners to FinCEN. Link to read more: https://bitly.ws/32WWq
Dept. of Labor (DOL) Increases Hourly Minimum Wage to $17.20 for Federal Contractors - Beginning January 1, 2024, Executive Order 14026 will raise the minimum wage for workers performing work on covered contracts from $16.20 to $17.20 per hour, a second year of a significant wage increase for service and construction workers doing work on federal projects. Read more: https://www.pilieromazza.com/dol-increases-hourly-minimum-wage-to-17-20-for-federal-contractors-starting-january-1-2024/
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum - For PRNAM news please visit: https://paxmuseum.com and subscribe to their newsletter. Membership sign up here: https://paxmuseum.com/membership-info/.
- Volunteers Needed! F-14 Tomcat cockpit Flight Simulator Program has a new Train-the-Trainer program for volunteers to join the Simulator Team. The Operators earn an operational certification for the WWII P-51 Mustang aircraft and the multifunction F/A-18 Hornet aircraft to teach museum visitors how to fly an airplane. You can help get students interested in Naval Aviation careers!
Maryland Department of Labor:
Maryland Department of Commerce Information: Why Maryland? A new brochure highlights Maryland’s assets to prospective businesses. See the Be Moved digital brochure here.
Amazon Black Business Accelerator – Read more here: https://sell.amazon.com/programs/black-business-accelerator#.
Interested in learning more about the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance (SMNA) Visit their website: https://navyalliance.org/.
Federal Government Contracting Opportunities, SAM.gov, is the Official U.S. Government System for contract opportunities, contract data, wage determinations and more. The Maryland Department of Commerce has a directory of profiles for federal agencies with headquarters or major operations in Maryland.
Maryland has programs to assist Veteran-owned businesses and businesses that hire Veterans. Check Out Programs for Veterans here: https://businessexpress.maryland.gov/grow/veteran-owned
TEDCO Partners with The Maryland Department of Commerce to Expand DefTech- DefTech supports the growth of businesses by helping them leverage the technology, facilities, and expertise in the Maryland Department of Defense (DoD) labs. Learn more here: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/press-releases/2023/tedco-partners-maryland-department-commerce-expand-deftech.
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 TEDCO Newsletter subscribe here: https://www.tedcomd.com/subscribe-tedcos-newsletters.
Open Learning is the University of Maryland’s (UMD) catalog for non-credit courses. Open Learning uses the Canvas-Instructure platform to serve the UMD community and beyond. Open Learning permits users to browse, search, and enroll in free or fee-based non-credit courses. Open Learning non-credit courses are offered online (self-paced or synchronous) or in-person (at the College Park campus or other locations). Students who enroll in Open Learning non-credit courses do not receive a UMD ID card nor access to University facilities such as recreation, transportation, and campus events. Participants, however, may access UMD Libraries as VisitorsLinks to an external site. Course catalog here: https://umd-sbdc.catalog.instructure.com
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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.
JOB ZONE 2023 https://www.jobzoneonline.com/complete-schedule.aspx
COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES
St Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen stmcaring@gmail.com | Ph: 301.863.5700 www.stmaryscaring.org. Services are sustained through generous donations from individuals, organizations and community partners as well as the service of dedicated volunteers. See more here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/st-marys-caring-soup-kitchen-moves-to-new-location/.
COSMIC Symphony presents: Winter Daydreams. Concert is FREE, tickets are not required.
Dec 9, 2023 | 3:00 PM - Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center - St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 47855 College Dr, St. Mary's City, MD 20686- Facebook event link: https://fb.me/e/1qKH3XtvJ?mibextid=RQdjqZ
Dec 10, 2023 | 3:00 PM- Patuxent High School, 12485 Southern Connector Blvd, Lusby, MD 20657- Facebook event link: https://fb.me/e/1lwYDRcXk?mibextid=RQdjqZ
Historic Sotterley - Information & to register for events here: https://www.sotterley.org/events. More Upcoming Events: Tour season is over! will open again until May.
St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce –Website: https://cca.smcchamber.com/EvtListingMainSearch.aspx?class=E
Tues, Dec 12, 2023 | 12:00 pm- 02:00 pm at 46130 East Sunrise Drive
Lexington Park, MD - Celebrate the holiday season and the Women's Lunch series! Clean out those closets and bring clean clothes in bags to donate to the Women's Club of St. Mary's clothing drive.
Keep up to date with the St Mary’s County newsletter here: https://www.yesstmarysmd.com/newsletter/.
St. Mary's school board announces Blueprint town hall schedule! Next meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 5 — Pillar 4: Resources for student success Note: Pillars 2 & 3 in early 2024 - Get more information here: https://paxpartnership.org/uncategorized/st-marys-school-board-announces-blueprint-town-hall-schedule/.
Historic St. Mary’s City, (HSMC)- See all events & to register: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/.
December 8| Winter Solstice Concert @ Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center
December 9 | Southern Maryland Farm & Country Christmas Auction @ Westfield Farm Arena & Auction Barn
December 15- 16 | Ballet Caliente's The Nutcracker @ Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center
St. Mary’s County Museum Division - please visit: museums.stmarysmd.com.
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
Nov 29 - Jan 1 Holiday Exhibit @ Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
Clement’s Island Museum: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum/ For more, phone: 301-769-2222. https://www.facebook.com/events/730336351971992
Sun Dec 3| 10am-5pm Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit Opening Event
Old Jail Museum- Dec 1 | 10am-5pm- First Friday in Leonardtown & Daily.
The Drayden African American Schoolhouse - Hear the real stories about how African American students learned in this school up until the mid-20th century. For more information visit the Drayden African American Schoolhouse Facebook page at Facebook or call (301) 994-1471. |
