Here's What's Happening This Week 5.21.2025
TPP Program & Updates
DON’T MISS!
Monday, June 16, 2025, Data Centers Panel “Data Centers: The pros and cons and what it means for you, the residential customers.”
Panelists:
- Lael Campbell, Vice President, Government and Regulatory Affairs at Constellation
- Sonja Cox, President and Chief Executive Officer, SMECO
- Brian Crosby- Delegate, District 29, St Mary’s County, MD
- Brad Frome, Rise Investment Partners
- Rosa Nance, Independent Advocate
- Martin Rapos, Chief Information Officer at FLEXNODE
Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-events/data-centers-panel/
Registration has closed for TPP Annual Dinner
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 | 5:30- 9:00 pm - TPP ANNUAL DINNER with speaker Vice Admiral Carl Chebi, Commander, NAVAIR at Historic St Mary’s City. (Members Only). Thank you to our sponsors: Diamond: Northrop Grumman, Platinum: MIL Corp, Platinum: KBR, Gold: Lockheed Martin, Silver: Sierra Technologies, and Silver: NSi!
SoMD 2030 builds the STEM pipeline, increases career opportunities, and connects talented students with Southern MD apprenticeships and internships. In the last 3 years:
- 128 college students for an 88-weekinternship with weekly professional development
- 181 Apprenticeship Maryland (AMP) students completed a 450-hour youth apprenticeship
- 2,085 students from 3 counties attended SPARK! Career Awareness Fair.
For questions contact: Chris Abell, SoMD 2030, Workforce Development Director 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 IS HIRING!
Our Finance Director, MaryKay Myers, is retiring on August 1st, 2025.The search begins!
Job Description here: https://paxpartnership.org/employment-opportunities/
TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD - NAVAIR
Thursday, June 5, 2025 |12:00 pm - 4:00 pm NAVAIR Pax River Tech Day-
Join Dell Technologies and NVIDIA for the event, that will share insights into the evolving landscape of Digital Twins, Dell AI Factory, GenAI infrastructure, and HPC. A box lunch is available, the first presentation will begin at 12:30 pm & sessions conclude at 4:00 pm.
Please find details & register here: https://carahevents.carahsoft.com/Event/Details/610637-Dell
Tech Bridge–NAVAL X: https://navalx.nre.navy.mil/s/tech-bridges/southern-maryland-tech-bridge and https://techport.center/
EDUCATION
The Apprenticeship Maryland Program/Tech Jobs Rule (AMP/TJR) and the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center (FCTC) want local companies to participate in the Youth Apprenticeship Program for the 2025-2026 school year. Apprenticeships will begin between June and September 2025, and we don't want you to miss out! Companies in St. Mary’s County that would like to participate should complete the 2025-2026 Youth Apprentice Industry Request Form here: https://paxpartnership.org/tech-jobs-rule/ and submit it to kawhite@smcps.org. Please check out the AMP/TJR video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2FT6Mc1-00
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Information, news , and events: register: https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html
Registration is Ongoing for Community Education Courses; CSM offers a variety of Community Education courses. Register here: www.csmd.edu/CommunityEducation.
CSM Offers Open Houses, Concerts, Writing Series, and More in May- catch the full list here: https://www.csmd.edu/news/2025/csm-offers-open-houses-concerts-writing-series-and-more-in-may.html
NEWS: CSM hosted a ribbon-cutting event on May 14 to mark the launch of its participation in Maryland’s Cyber Workforce Accelerator (CWA) program.
Established in 2024 by the Maryland Association of Community Colleges and BCR Cyber, the CWA provides cyber ranges to all 16 Maryland community colleges for use in both the program training and community college training across the IT and cybersecurity spectrum. Key to the CWA program is the BCR Cyber Series 3000 Cyber Range, a training system that simulates cyberattacks and introduces students to cybersecurity concepts and operations. For more information, visit www.bcrcyber.com.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) The National Public Honors College Website: https://www.smcm.edu/
Events here:
https://inside.smcm.edu/events?utm_source=www&utm_medium=link&utm_term=&utm_content=header-menu&utm_campaign=engagement
- June 20, 2025 6 pm - 9:15 pm The Mulberry Music Festival on the College's Townhouse Green. The festival grounds will open at 5 p.m. The event is free of charge and open to the public.
SUMMER CAMPS
STEM Summer Camp@USMSM for Future Problem Solvers
The STEM Summer Camp, funded by SoMD 2030, is for high-school students who are interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields of study. Students will learn mechanical design, electronics, coding, engineering, and math skills, as well as collaboration and teamwork, developing these diverse skills to solve problems and encourage innovation. For St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Charles County students only!
- When: July 21 – August 1, 2025
- Where: USMSM SMART Building – 44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619
- Admission fee: Free
- Application deadline: May 31, 2025
- Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250614104638148
2025 SMCM Solar Cell STEM Camp
For the third year in a row, SMCM is hosting a SoMD 2030-funded high-school STEM camp at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Students will work in teams to design, build and race solar-powered race cars. Teams will gain hands-on experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD), 3D-printing, coding and learn broadly about energy in electronics, nature, and our society. Students interested in science, technology and teamwork are encouraged to apply. For St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Charles County students only!
- When: June 23 – 27, 2025, 9 am-3 pm
- Where: St. Mary's College of Maryland Campus, 19090 Mathias De Sousa Dr. St. Mary's City, MD 20686
- Admission fee: Free, and lunch provided
- Application deadline: June 15, 2025
- Apply here: https://forms.gle/t3xU2Aiy1p8ygpCY
Combat Robotics-growingSTEMS offers three separate Combat Robotics opportunities. Between weekend summer camps, a 1lb weight class local competition, and a travel team consisting of 3lb, 12lb, and 30lb combat robots, growingSTEMS has a lot to offer!
Website link for all 3 combat programs and sign-up deadlines:
https://growingstems.org/combat-robotics/
Videos:
RESOURCES & EVENTS
Governor Moore Launches Resource Website for Maryland Workers Impacted by Recent Federal Actions
https://response.maryland.gov/federalpublicservants/
Southern Maryland Minority Chamber of Commerce's upcoming Entrepreneur Course.- Nationally recognized training for new and aspiring small business owners is now available in Southern MD. Email presceo@smmcoc.org
For more information, see here: https://paxpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SMMCOC-E3-Entrepreneurship-Course.jpg
Join the University of Maryland MATRIX Lab for the next presentation in their Evening@SMART program, a series of presentations and discussions related to autonomy and AI that highlight research, breakthroughs, cutting-edge tech, and unique perspectives.
June 4, 2025 | Networking starts at 5:00 pm Dr. Brian A. Weiss "Test and Evaluation - Best Practices from Assessing Emerging, Intelligent Technologies" Dr. Weiss will be discussing how critical test and evaluation is to ensuring autonomous systems are predictable and reliable. He'll also share the insight and best practices he has gathered from his nearly 30 years of assessing emergent, intelligent systems. Presented at the USMSM SMART Building. You can learn more about the series and register for our June 4 presentation now!
The "Every Student Flies" program- Ready 9 Aviation Academy is an evolution of Southern Maryland Seaplanes, focused on providing specialty flight instruction for rated pilots. This new chapter builds on that expertise to bridge the gap between existing STEM programs in Southern Maryland and a hands-on instructional experience in an airplane. The Ready 9 program offers every high school-aged student in Southern Maryland a free hands-on flight in an airplane. Read more here:
https://paxpartnership.org/every-student-flies-program/ or go to their website here: https://www.r9aa.org/
Pax River Naval Museum (PRNAM) Join today: https://www.paxmuseum.com/membership
Event Calendar: https://www.paxmuseum.com/events-calendar
- Flight simulators are open on Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm and Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm. The museum is seeking adults (18+) interested in supervising the simulators during the weekends. Email dan.dickey@paxmuseum.org for more information!
- Monday, May 26th, Memorial Day Service -Join PRNAM on Monday for a Memorial Day Service. More details to follow. Check their website.
Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Southern Region, stay informed and follow social media, and here: https://www.sbdchelp.com Check out their NO-Cost online Training & Workshops! https://www.marylandsbdc.org/training
Greenwell Foundation is seeking Nature Volunteers to provide support for our PreK to 1st grade environmental education field trips, guided hikes and kayaking programs, tabling at outreach events, and more! You can learn more and apply here.
TEDCO Leading innovation to market- find funding/explore resources https://www.tedcomd.com/ Newsletter Link: https://www.tedcomd.com/subscribe-tedcos-newsletters Events calendar: https://www.tedcomd.com/events
SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | 10 am-3 pm Federal Workers Career Fair at American Legion Post 238 Hughesville, MD. Calling businesses in Charles, Calvert, St. Mary’s, and the DMV region to connect with skilled talent at the upcoming Federal workers Career Fair.
For more information, contact Yvette Turner- Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland | 240-462-0732 | tccsmd.org/ | yturner@tccsmd.org
NEWS
FYSA: Making sure you saw this recently released EO on acquisitions.
MODERNIZING DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS AND SPURRING INNOVATION IN THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE
Executive Orders
April 9, 2025
Read more here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/modernizing-defense-acquisitions-and-spurring-innovation-in-the-defense-industrial-base/
COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES
St Mary’s College of Maryland https://www.smcm.edu/ Check for events at Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center here: https://www.smcm.edu/dodge-performing-arts-center/coming-attractions/
- June 1, 2025, 3 pm – 5 pm St. Maries Choral Arts presents "Love Songs"
Historic Sotterley - Information & to register for events here:
https://www.sotterley.org/events.
Docents and Visitor Center Assistants Needed!
Volunteer form: https://sotterley.org/?ff_landing=6
· Wednesday, June 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with Jennifer Rittenhouse
NEWS: Historic Sotterley’s Executive Director, Nancy Easterling, has announced her retirement after twenty years of service. This is sad news to all who have worked so closely with Nancy over the years. She will be missed.
Historic St. Mary’s City, (HSMC) - CALENDAR UPDATES: June events at Historic St. Mary's City found here: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/.
Email: hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov; 301-994-4371 / 301-994-4372
June 14, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Maryland Dove Passenger Set sail aboard for a sail on the St. Mary’s River. Experience history firsthand and learn about life on a 17th-century trading vessel. $60 General / $50 Members. Pre Registration required. Register: hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov
Find Local Farmers Markets Near You! Southern Maryland Buy Local Guide Available Now- It’s your one-stop resource for supporting local farmers and enjoying the best of Southern Maryland. View the So.MD Farmers Market Guide HERE
St. Mary’s County Library Newsletter sign up:
https://www.stmalib.org/newsletter-sign-up/
Planning a Conference or meeting, St Mary’s County is a prime location. Partner with organizations to highlight local lodging options and 'things to do' for conference attendees of industry days and other meetings/conferences. Check out the St. Mary’s County website: Visit St. Mary's MD
St. Mary’s County Museum Division - Please visit
https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/recreate/Museums/
Free admission for the Military!
· June 7, 2025, from 10 am to 3 pm at St. Clement’s Island Museum and St. Clement’s Island State Park to celebrate the history and heritage of St. Clement’s Island with a variety of fun and free activities, including crafts, games, lighthouse tours, traditional music, and more! |
