Here’s What is Happening This Week 6.14.2023.   

TPP PROGRAM UPDATES

REGISTER NOW: Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 8am - 6:00pm: 

TPP Defense Summit: Naval Aviation and National Security at USMSM SMART Building.

Check-in opens at 7:15am, and the program begins at 8:00am.  

Guest Speaker: The Honorable Steny H. Hoyer, Maryland’s 5^th Congressional District
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Frederick “Jay” Stefany, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development & Acquisition

Mr. Alex Lovett, Director for Prototypes and Experiments for DCTO(MC)), OUSD(R&E), will discuss Prototyping and Delivering to the Warfighter. (link to bio here:)

Panels on:

-  US Maritime Strategy and the South China Sea: Dr. Steven Wills, Navalist, Center for Maritime Strategy, Navy League of the U.S., Moderator (link to bio here), with panelists:

• VADM Bruce Lindsey, USN (ret), PhD, Director, Combined Joint Operations, Sea Center of Excellence; Deputy Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command and CAPT Paul Tortora, USN (ret), Director, Center for Cyber Security Studies, United States Naval Academy

-  NAVAIR: Thinking Differently – Delivering outcomes that matter to the Warfighter; VADM Carl Chebi, Commander, NAVAIR, Moderator (link to bio here), with panelists:

• RADM John Lemmon, PEO(T), Roy Harris, Deputy Commander, COMFRC, and RADM (ret)BD Gaddis, Director of MQ-25 Advanced Design, Boeing

-  Collaboration: NAWCAD and NSW Dahlgren with moderator RADM Bert Johnston USN (ret).

• Mr. Steve Cricchi, SES, Executive Director, NAWCAD, and Mr. Dale Sisson, SES, Technical Director, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWDD)

Reception to follow from 4:30 to 6pm. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided.

 For more information – including agenda updates, confirming a sponsorship opportunity or exhibit table, and to register: 

https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/2023defensesummit/

Registration info: $75 – TPP member,  $125 – non-members
Federal Civilian Service & Active Duty Military – no cost ($15 with lunch) 

*Registration includes coffee breaks, lunch and reception.

 Thank you to our sponsors.

Presenting Sponsor: Northrop Grumman Corporation
Sustaining Sponsors: Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) | Naval Systems Inc. (NSI)
Contributing Sponsors:  Boeing | InDyne Inc | KBR | SURVICE Engineering Company
Reception Sponsor: Lockheed Martin 

Lunch Break Sponsor: Resource Management Concepts Inc.
Coffee Break Sponsors: MIL Corp | St. Mary’s Economic Development

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 301-866-4011 or michelle.reloba@paxpartnership.org

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. Contact Jen Brown, SoMD 2030 Workforce Development & TPP Programs Director at jennifer.brown@paxpartnership.org for more information.

TPP – TECH BRIDGE – NAWCAD COLLABORATIONS   

Southern Maryland Tech Bridge – NAVALX   https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/Archive/tb_southernmaryland.aspx

EDUCATION

Please visit our STEM-LINK website for all things related to Summer Camps and STEM. Link: https://stem-link.org

Summer Camps - Summer camps information to date: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/summer-camps-2023/

SOLAR CELL STEM CAMP CAD DESIGN TRAINING funded by SoMD 2030 - June 26th to 30th, 2023, 9 am to 3 pm Free:  QR code for scanning here: https://stem-link.org/uncategorized/solar-cell-stem-camp-cad-design-training-june-26th-to-30th-2023-9-am-to-3-pm/- For 30 high school students in SOMD, a Free week-long STEM summer camp conducted by the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Materials Science. This opportunity will have the highest impact for students from Great Mills, Leonardtown, Patuxent, St. Mary’s Ryken and Chopticon high schools. Deadline extended for 3 more student, HURRY!. High school students of any grade are welcome to apply through the SMCM website at https://inside.smcm.edu/events/smcm-solar-cell-stem-camp. 

AMP/Tech Jobs Rule - Dr. James A. Forest Career & Technology Center students interested in skilled work in manufacturing, business operations, and STEM fields are given paid apprenticeship opportunities with local industry and government. AMP/TJR are seeking employers that want to offer students apprenticeships. Application Door closing soon -  Youth Apprentice Industry Request Form found here:  https://paxpartnership.org/tech-jobs-rule/ 

College of Southern Maryland, (CSM) Information & news can be found here:  https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html.

• Southern MD Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Partnership, Pathways Program from a CSM Associate of Science in Engineering to a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. In partnership with, James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland College Park, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland (USMSM)- CSM offers the Associate of Science in Engineering degree to its students. Upon completing the engineering curriculum at CSM, students may then transfer with junior status to earn a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at UMD.  Students also can do an internship with the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), with a possible employment opportunity upon successful graduation and completion of all Pathway Program requirements. Students interested in this program should apply for the Southern Maryland ENTRY Program and the Maryland Transfer Advantage Program (MTAP). Information on both programs can be found here:The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) Pathways Scholarship here:https://csmd.academicworks.com/opportunities/3659

Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at St. Mary’s College of Maryland: Upcoming events here:   https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/- 

• Wednesday, July 19 at The Inn at Leonardtown at 7 pm. The CSD is pleased to present Kenneth Lasson, emeritus professor of lawat the University of Baltimore School of Law. Lasson's topic: "Free Exercise in the Free State: Maryland's Role in Religious Liberty and the First Amendment" The event is free and open to the public. Registration: https://stmaryshistory.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=706426&ite… Contact : Kathy Grimes, kjgrimes@smcm.edu, 2408956432

• Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00 pm - The Judge William O. E. Sterling Constitution Day Lecture presented by Nina Totenberg, NPR’s Award-Winning Legal Affairs Correspondent Famous for Her Supreme Court coverage; Author of Dinners with Ruth (2022) at The Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center
• Wednesday, October 25 at 7:00 pm -The Benjamin C. Bradlee Distinguished Lecture in Journalism presented by Dr. Jelani Cobb, Dean and Henry Luce Professor of Journalism at Columbia University, at The Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center.

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/.

Interested in learning more about the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance (SMNA) Visit their website:  https://navyalliance.org/

Saturday, June 24 - 8:30am - 12 noon-United Way of Southern Maryland presents THE DAY OF KNOWLEDGE -Join to hear Tri-County Leaders share the impact of COVID on our communities. Then, be a part of crafting the solutions! Your presence is important to have your input as a part of the caring power of our community. Venue: The Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maryland, 9021 Dayton Avenue, North Beach, Maryland 20714. FREE but registration is required: https://www.unitedwaysouthernmaryland.org/day-knowledge

Keep up to date with the St Mary’s County newsletter here:  https://www.yesstmarysmd.com/newsletter/

• This is an open invitation from RoboNation for the Student UAS Competition at St. Mary's County Regional Airport (2W6) June 20-21 (22 is rain date for flying). Attendance at RoboNation events is the best way to get folks excited about investing in the programs, whether it’s money or time. It is also a good way to line up potential future sponsors and/or advocate for the program(s). This is the 2nd year for SUAS at 2W6, and the first year under RoboNation entirely, so it is still growing/improving. St.Mary's County is involved in assisting with SUAS, as is UMD.) Link: https://robonation.org/

MD Dept of Commerce opportunities: Resources for MD. Businesses: New Global Exchange Program | Small Biz Funding (mailchi.mp)

• The new Global Gateway Exchange soft landing program is an opportunity for Maryland companies to test out new markets Funding for Small, Minority and Women-Owned Businesses looking for funding- Check out the Video Lottery Terminal Funds https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/vlt.

• 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 
• TEDCO Newsletter subscribe here: https://www.tedcomd.com/subscribe-tedcos-newsletters

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.   

• Check out the most up-to-date Hot Jobs! For a list of employers hiring part-time or full-time positions, click  Link here.
• Business newsletter here: Tri-County Council for Southern MD - Crowdcast

JOB ZONE 2023 https://www.jobzoneonline.com/complete-schedule.aspx

COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES

St. Mary's College of Maryland : St. Mary's College of Maryland: The National Public Honors College (smcm.edu)

• Friday, June 16, from 6 to 9  The Mulberry Music Festival returns this summer kicking off the Juneteenth weekend. Headlined by The JoGo Project, features Oh He Dead, Kevin Howard and The Boneshakers, Carly Harvey, SMCM Class of 2007 and “DC’s Queen of the Blues,” returns as mistress of ceremonies and guest vocalist. At the College’s Townhouse Green, free of charge and open to the public. Info on the festival website at edu/mulberry-music-festival
• June 18 to June 24 - Chesapeake Writers’ Conference is back for 2023! St. Mary’s College campus. Crystal Oliver, Director, Montgomery Hall, (240) 895-4236 chesapeakewritersconference@smcm.edu

• June 23 and 30, and July 7, 14, and 21 at 7pm - A Summer of Musical Magic as the River Concert Series Celebrates its 25th Anniversary! The Chesapeake Orchestraunder the direction of music director, Jeffrey Silberschlag on the lawn at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Summer 2023! Our 25th Anniversary Season!! For more program information and sponsorship information see https://www.chesapeakeorchestra.org.

June 23 @ 7 pm: Legends N’Kenge, vocalist, Jeffrey Silberschlag, trumpet soloist, Leonard Bernstein – On the Town, Stephen Sondheim arranged by William Thomas Mckinley – Nothings Gonna Hurt You & Joanna, Music selections from The American Trumpet CD with the Seattle Symphony, Music of the great DIVAS of the Sixties and Seventies, including iconic songs of Whitney Houston, Dione Warwick, and Diana Ross

St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce –Website:   https://cca.smcchamber.com/EvtListingMainSearch.aspx?class=E 

Historic Sotterley - Information & register for events here: https://www.sotterley.org/events.

• June 15 to June 18- Juneteenth Weekend Tours
• June 17^th, 10:30 am- 1:00 pm- Paper Rocket Launching with the Robobees and GrowingSTEMS
• June 18^th, 9:00 am- 1:00 pm - AeroPark Farmer’s Market

Historic St. Mary’s City, (HSMC)- See all events & to register https://www.hsmcdigshistory.org/events/

• 23^rd & 24th June, 2023, 5:00pm - 6:00pm - Sin and Scandal at St. Mary’s: An Adults-Only Tour - To register, or for more information, contact (301) 994-4371, (301) 994-4372, or groups@maryland.gov
• 24th June, 2023, 12:00pm - 6:00pm BeerFest will feature music from local bands, food from local cuisine, and a variety of regional craft beer while supporting further education and research at HSMC. More info at hsmcdigshistory.org/beerfest-2023/

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/

• Wednesday June 26^th, 3 pm - 4 p Aviation Craft Workshops every other Wednesday, children can create aviation-related crafts and this event is free upon admission.

St. Clement’s Island Museum:   Facebook.com/SCIMuseum/   for more. Phone: 301-769-2222.  https://www.facebook.com/events/730336351971992

• Kids Can Join Local Artist for a Variety of Art Classes during Summer at St. Clement’s Island Museum For more information please call Christina Barbour at (301) 769-4723. For more information on this or other events, visit  com/SCIMuseum.

St. Mary’s County Museums Monthly Activities during Second Saturdays Outdoor Adventures: Nature & Forest Play for All Ages Series.

Piney Point Lighthouse Museum (44720 Lighthouse Road in Piney Point)

• August 12, 2023: Beach Combing. More information: (301) 994-1471 or com/1836Ligh

St. Clement’s Island Museum (38370 Point Breeze Road in Colton's Point):

• September 9, 2023: Hibernate, Migrate or Adapt. More information: (301) 769-2222 or com/SCIMuseum

U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center:

• October 14, 2023: Ghost Leaf Skeleton Rubbings. More information: (301) 994-1471 or com/USCTCenter

June 24^th 5 to 8pm- Check out this R&B Celebration for the On the Water's Edge Concert Series at the Leonardtown Wharf, sponsored by Jimmy Hayden of RE-MAX 100 and Homes for Heroes, featuring Latrice Carr and The Rise Band & Show. The Rise Band and Show kicks off the celebration from 5 PM - 6 PM and Latrice Carr takes the stage from 6 PM - 8 PM. The evening also includes R&B Line Dance Instruction with Renee Stephens. For more information about this special event, the On the Water's Edge series and the Leonardtown Summer Music Festival go to: https://www.visitleonardtownmd.com/leonardtownmusicfest