Here's What's Happening This Week 7.10.2024.
TPP PROGRAM UPDATES
Tuesday, July 23 from 8am-4:30pm SBA/SBIR Program – REGISTER NOW! Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-events/sba-sbir-23jul/
The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are co-sponsoring this SBA-SBIR program at USMSM Building 2 - Center Hall, located at 44219 Airport Rd, California, MD.
Registration is $25 for TPP members, $50 for non-members and no cost to military / government civilians. Lunch is included in registration fee.
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: Jen Brown, SoMD 2030, Director at jennifer.brown@paxpartnership.org for more information.
Youth Apprenticeship Program 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 working to place 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
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 301-866-4088 or kiki.hall@paxpartnership.org
TPP IS HIRING!
TPP is Seeking a Programs & Events Coordinator. See more 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
The St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) (www.smcm.edu) Computer Science Program seeks adjunct faculty motivated to work with undergraduate students and share their computational expertise.
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: Adjunct faculty could also have
- 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: Adjunct faculty 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 Intro 1 and Intro 2.
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/
College of Southern Maryland, (CSM) Information, news and events: register: https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html
NEWS: Kyle Nielsen, who graduated from CSM this spring with an associate degree in Electrical Engineering, got a head start on his future while still at CSM by working with engineers at the University of Maryland (UMCP), College Park on microelectronic sensors that can digitally monitor living cells. Nielsen’s research was completed as part of the Democratizing Research and Experiential Education for Microelectronics (DREEM), a three-year, $325,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant that provides project-based, experiential learning opportunities to sophomore community college students. CSM partnered with Montgomery County Community College and the UMCPD for the grant.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Saturday, July 20, 2024 | 9 am -5:30 pm Hive Hysteria event by growingStems - Team 836 The RoboBees. Open to the public. Hive Hysteria is a combat robot competition that pushes the boundaries of design and engineering. This year's edition will feature twenty 12lb combat robots battling it out in an exciting arena. The event is expected to attract an audience of robotics enthusiasts, students, families, and media representatives. 44099 Commerce Ave, Hollywood, MD 20636.
Looking to compete? To Register more information about registration and rules go to: https://growingstems.org/product/hive-hysteria-12lb-registration/
July 27-28th, August 24-25th, and September 7-8th, 2024 -Combat Robotics summer camp focused around Termite Class Combat Robots! Competitors in grades 3-5th are able to participate in this 2-day camp. Each camp will run on Saturday and Sunday, 10-3 pm each day. There will be 12 slots per camp and each camp will be limited to 3 of each robot design. Register here: https://growingstems.org/termite-combat-robot-camp/
NAWCAD and growingSTEMS Robotics Camp Session 2: August 6-8 | 8 am -3 pm. Registration: Visit growingstems.org/nawcad-camps Questions on eligibility please email: NAWCAD_PAXR_StrategicEducationalOffice@us.navy.mil
RESOURCES
Please note: Economic and Workforce Information Resources are copied to: https://paxpartnership.org/community-resources/.
NEWS: 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 at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/USA000814-24-DPC.pdf.
Aug 22, 2024 | 11:30am- AFCEA “What keeps you up at Night?” Part 9
Join information
Meeting link: https://sabresystems.webex.com/sabresystems/j.php?MTID=mfb5ffb5afdc5eb295796012537ee430d
The ninth in our cyber webinar series titled, "What Keeps You Up At Night?" with our Distinguished DoD cyber leaders from OSD, Army, Navy, USAF, US Coast Guard, and JASPO.
The Elite DoD/USCG Panel Members include:
Mr. Rich Kutter, USAF Technical Advisor, Embedded Computer Systems and Software/Cybersecurity AO for Aircraft and Non-Nuclear Weapons
Mr. Greg Sleppy (Director, Cyber Warfare for Naval Aviation Engineering and Cyber Warfare Group Naval Air Systems Command)
CAPT Mike Cribbs, U. S. Coast Guard Operational Cyber
Ms. Sarah Standard (Cybersecurity/Interoperability Technical Director OUSD R&E, DTE&A)
Mr. Dennis Lindell (DoD Joint Aircraft Survivability Program Office)
Mr. Tom Barnett, Army Cyber Engineering Lead for APEO Engineering and Architecture, Army PEO Aviation HQ
Mr. Steve Pitcher, Joint Staff, Senior Cyber Survivability Analyst, JS-J6
Mr. Stephen Lee, NAVSEA Cybersecurity Technical Director
Moderator: Mr. Bob Hanley, Sabre Systems VP Cyber and Engineering
Join by video system
Dial 23285125487@sabresystems.webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
Join by phone
1-844-740-1264 USA Toll Free
+1-415-655-0003 US Toll
Access code: 2328 512 5487
Host PIN: 2430
Pack Your Bags & Grab Your Passport! Join St. Mary’s County Economic Development as they journey over the next several months taking St. Mary's Around the World! Follow along on the interactive map they will unveil the diverse mix of global brands rooted in St. Mary’s County and share the enterprises that take them across the world! More 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". These INCOSE events are for all local systems engineers, but we're not checking ID or anything: anyone with an interest in systems engineering is welcome to stop by. In the long term, we're also looking for engineering-themed opportunities to get more engaged. Details to be determined, but please keep INCOSE in mind 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. New industries, businesses, and jobs that can be created, when a new technology is brought to market, are just a few of the successes that take effect through technology transfer (T2), and 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
Pax River Naval Museum (PRNAM) Become a PRNAM member today: https://www.paxmuseum.com/membership
Saturday July 20, 2024 |11am - 2pm -KIDS 12 & UNDER GET FREE ADMISSION for Family Day on July 20th! We have an exciting day planned, filled with games, activities, and delicious food for the whole family to enjoy! Can’t wait to see you there!
Admission Prices: Kids 12 & under are free during the event times; Adults pay regular admission price
Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Southern Region, stay informed and follow on social media and here: https://www.sbdchelp.com
SBDC Online Training- 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 TEDCO Newsletter subscribe here: https://www.tedcomd.com/subscribe-tedcos-newsletters.
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
Wed, July 31, | 4:30-7 pm Southern Maryland Young Professionals Forum
Join a true happy hour of networking, collaborative design thinking, and FUN! This is a networking event and human-centered design thinking workshop facilitated by Peak Performance Solutions to uncover and spotlight what young professionals want and need to grow and prosper in their careers and in life in Southern Maryland. Doors open at 4:00pm. Advance registration required:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southern-maryland-young-professionals-forum-tickets-923145522107?aff=oddtdtcreator
Sponsored by Leadership Southern Maryland, The Patuxent Partnership, KBR, St. Mary's Young Professionals, Calvert County Young Professional Network, the Charles County Young Professional Group, College of Southern Maryland Thomas V. "Mike" Miller, Jr. Center for Leadership, and the United Way of Southern Maryland.
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://tccsmd.org/workforce-development/job-seeker-services/
Check out the most up-to-date Hot Jobs! https://southernmarylandjobsource.org/featured-hot-jobs/
COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES
Friday, August 2, 2024 |7pm LSM goes to Margaritaville during the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs’ tribute to the legendary Jimmy Buffet. LSM is proud to be the featured nonprofit sponsor of this game and will receive $5 for every $15 ticket sold. Come out for some good old Southern MD fun cheering on the Blue Crabs, and take a chance at winning one of our limited-edition LSM-Blue Crabs jerseys!
Tickets : https://mb1.glitnirticketing.com/mbticket/web/logingroup1.php?password=leadershipsomd&fbclid=IwY2xjawD7d6FleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQM4ArCNKB0X9NcZYA6Og6MN-1NCyjAMiHLCYvzscp8lLEnVeVppItIn3w_aem_xvZ8LQGYuAAv9h0SEPh-Ug
St Mary’s College of Maryland https://www.smcm.edu/ Check for events here: https://inside.smcm.edu/events?page=1
River Concert Series at Townhouse Green - A Southern Maryland tradition, this family-friendly music festival, and winner of two Governor's Awards for Arts, Tourism, and Community Economic Development will again be held. See the menu of events here: https://www.smcm.edu/river-concert/ or program here: https://s7445.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024_rcs_program.pdf
12 July 2024 - W4RP FUSION! Jazz/Classic Fusion
19 July 2024 - Europe and the Jazz Influence with pianist Thomas Pandolfi
Historic Sotterley - Information & to register for events here: https://www.sotterley.org/events. Tour season is open!
Fri, July 19, 2024 |5:30 pm -Specialty Tour – Medical History at Historic Sotterley: Herbs, Lancets, Bone Saws, Vaccinations, Antibiotics, Oh My!
August 2, 2024 Architectural Mysteries of the Manor House Specialty Tour
August 7, 2024 Sotterley Presents: People & Perspectives with Dean Newman
NEWS: Historic St. Mary’s City is overjoyed to announce Mike Bellis as the new Director of Advancement & Communications.
St Mary’s County newsletter here: https://www.yesstmarysmd.com/newsletter/.
Historic St. Mary’s City, (HSMC)- See all events & to register: https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/. Info / Register: email hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov; 301-994-4371 / 301-994-4372
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
St. Clement’s Island Museum & Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Free Admission to Military Members from May to September.
DON’T MISS! Saturday, July 13, 2024 |12:00 - 7:30pm Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival 2024 at St. Clement's Island Museum.
Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden. Free Open Houses - July 6, August 3, September 7, and October 5.
Saturday, August 17, 2024! Solomons Dragon Boat Festival (SDBF)
The Solomons Dragon Boat Festival will feature races, live entertainment, craft & food vendors, and family-friendly activities. SDBF features up to 33 teams of 16 paddlers and one drummer racing colorful 40’ dragon boats along the scenic Patuxent River. As part of your sponsorship, you will be acknowledged to the 7,000+ spectators and participants and your organization’s information will also be included in marketing materials from now through August.
Paddle teams in the race will receive ar team page on the website and can crowdfund your team’s costs if you desire.
Visit the festival website at: www.solomonsdragonboatfestival.com, where you can see details from last year’s festival as well as pictures and videos that bring the event to life. Register a team: https://somdcr.org/registration/
Become a Sponsor: https://somdcr.org/sponsorship/ |
