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Here’s What is Happening This Week 2/23/2022

TPP NEWS & PROGRAMS

TOMORROW! February 24th at 8:30 am - 9:30 am  - A Briefing with RADM (ret) Sinclair Harris -In Person- joint program with Pax River Navy League-Venue: USMSM – More info and registration here: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/sinc-harris/

March 3rd at 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - TPP/ANA PANEL In Person – VADM Carl Chebi, Commander, NAVAIR, and keynote speaker

Panelists:

  • Tom Rudowsky, Deputy Commander, NAVAIR
  • Steve Cricchi, Executive Director, NAWCAD
  • Dan Carreno, Executive Director, NAWCWD
  • Roy Harris, Deputy Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers

Venue: Pax River Naval Air Museum – Flight Technology Hall - Sponsored by Boeing – SPACE IS LIMITED! Registration Open: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/tpp-ana-panel-3mar22/

March 8th at 8:30 am – 19am - Dr. Dale Moore briefing - "Responding to China's Existential Threat to Global Order - Sustaining U.S. Leadership via Grand Strategic Thinking" - In Person at USMSM Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/responding_to_china/

March 22 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am -TPP-WID Women’s History Month program - A Briefing with Ms. Susan Deguzman on Leadership and Empowerment of Women – In-Person- University System of MD at Southern MD (USMSM) Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-event/tpp-wid-suedeguzman/

SAVE THE DATE

March 31st at 10:30 am VirtualCapt. Dan Covelli, CO, NAWCTSD, will discuss activities at NAWCTSD, followed by Central FL Tech Bridge update by Diana Teel, DirectorDetails Soon (Joint SOMD/Central FL Tech Bridge)

April 12th at 7:00 pm - Dr. Tom Nichols, faculty member, Naval War College and author of Our Own Worst Enemy will speak at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Program by TPP and the Center for the Study of Democracy, (SMCM). Book signing following program.

TPP –NAVALX –TECH BRIDGE –NAWCAD COLLABORATION

Southern Maryland Tech Bridge at Patuxent River - Led by NAWCAD. For more information on Naval X and its Tech Bridges visit:  NavalX (navalagility.us)

Open till March 3rd, 2022- CHALLENGE NOTICE: F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO)- Challenge Statement - Seeking industry/academia/government partners to develop and integrate technologies to be a part of an aircraft-based real-time capability to enhance resilience through automatically detecting, responding, and/or recovering from a range of cyber events (IP and non-IP based) to mitigate existing and emerging threats. Proposals should support an increase in capability to anticipate a threat, withstand a threat, and/or assure mission essential functions, thus increasing the resiliency and survivability of the aircraft. Solutions may also include methods to alert pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight, and isolating or preventing various attack attempts in a way that does not impact/hinder flight safety, both during and after anomaly/event isolation (e.g., fail-safe).More information at: https://misi.tech/JSF/F-35-Joint-Strike-Fighters-Cybersecurity-and-Cyber-Defense-Challenge.php

Tech Bridge- Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Tool Automation Challenge- Build a CUI tool that uses AI/ML to mark documents. The NSWC Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) on behalf of NSWCs and (ONR) are seeking ideas and solutions for an automated tool that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and/or machine learning (ML) capabilities to aid users with the proper marking of documents in accordance with the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) program requirements. Phase 1 open until 04/04/22 02:00pm EDT  - For more information visit: https://www.challenge.gov/?challenge=cui

TPP works with Building Momentum LLC & Tech Garden to support NavalX & Tech Bridge on behalf of NAWCAD Here:  https://www.thegarden.net/all-events

  • February 22-24th, 2022, from 800-17002022 NavalX DE&I Summit information - In-person @ NavalX Headquarters @ The Garden by Building Momentum, 5380 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 2230 or virtual - Speakers and additional information on registration website - FREE! Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../navalx-dei-summit-tickets...
  • Thursday, Feb 24th at 2 PM, EST - Navy Tech Bridge Research Speaker Series - Lecture on Science and Engineering at the National Capital Area, Maryland & Virginia Navy Labs - A Tech Talk with Ari Goodman and Mr. Ezra Idy from the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division Lakehurst, will be speaking on “Localization on the Flight Deck”.  Registration: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_8iEiXjOAQdW_pKn40dGJdw

The Midwest Tech Bridge - Addressing supply chain issues for Navy Radar components. Video available hereIN3, NavalX Midwest Tech Bridge Connecting Businesses to Opportunities - IN3 (in3indiana.com)

401 Tech Bridge’s Newsletter- Funding opportunities and events, Tech Talks, Webinars. More here:   https://www.navalagility.us/tech_bridge/southernmaryland/

IMPAX - Bridging the gap between technology and capability - A partnership between NAWCAD and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI).  Websitehttps://impax.tech/

NASC

Naval Aviation Systems Consortium (NASC): NASC is an agile, collaborative enterprise composed of leading companies and academic institutions with expertise in technology domains of interest to the Naval Air Warfare Centers (NAWCs) and the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). Consortium Management Group, Inc. (CMG) manages NASC and administers its Other Transaction Agreement with the Navy to facilitate rapid acquisition of cutting-edge technologies and to accelerate delivery of new capabilities to the Warfighter. For more information, please visit (nascsolutions.org)

EDUCATION

Tech Jobs Rule –(TJR) Seeking companies for the Apprentice program!  Joint effort between NAWCAD, TPP, and AMP/The Forrest Career and Technology Center (SMCPS).  

2022 TJR Industry Apprentice Program Interest Form here: https://paxpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-Industry-Interest-Form-updated-January-2022_rev.docx   - 

Please complete the form below and return to: marykay.myers@paxpartnership.org maryjane.selph@paxpartnership.org   

More on our TJR Apprenticeship Award and video here: https://paxpartnership.org/tech-jobs-rule/

UMD Unmanned Air Craft Systems Test Site - 2022 Summer Internship - Full Time– (Paid) Apply by March 11, 2022 for best consideration: https://paxpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/UAS-Intern-Flyer-2022-final.pdf - More informationhttps://paxpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/summer-internship-program-2022-final.docx

May 22nd, 2022 - NAWCAD and TPP are proud to announce that the Inspiring the Next Generation (STEM-ING) event is back! Venue: St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus. On behalf of STEM-ING, TPP is soliciting STEM workshop ideas to support this great event. To learn more about STEM-ING, please visit our website at www.STEM-ING.org 

PROJECT SCOPE. Understand how a security clearance will help you get a job. Project Scope | Security Clearance | Fort Meade Alliance (project-scope.org)

Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland: More here: https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/

College of Southern Maryland: https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html

  • Virtual Night of Engineering - Southern Maryland Engineering Partnership is an opportunity to learn about the College of Southern Maryland’s Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Degrees partnership with the University of Maryland College Park and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) located at the Patuxent River, MD March 02, 2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm - online via Zoom Registration: www.csmd.edu/NOE
  • CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy explores in the 2022 State of the College within contexts that include that 90% of CSM alums remain in the region, and that CSM reinforces Southern Maryland’s economy with 1 of every 39 jobs in Southern Maryland being supported by the activities of CSM and our students.

IntelliGenesis is proud to announce our Women Supporting Women STEM Scholarship! This $1,500 scholarship is awarded each year to 11 scholars from Maryland, Georgia, and Texas. Application form must be submitted by April 15th, 2022. Late applications will not be accepted. Recipients will be notified by phone or mail no later than May 2nd, 2022. More Here: About Us - IntelliGenesis LLC.

NEWS

The University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland’s new SMART Building completed - By David Malone | January 28, 2022 | Building & Design Construction. - Read more here: https://www.bdcnetwork.com/university-system-maryland-southern-marylands-new-smart-building-completes 

Thursday, March 24th,2022 at 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Dahlgren, VA JOB FAIR- In-Person - Mask are required! - Venue: University of Mary Washington-Dahlgren Campus, 4224 University Drive, King George, VA  22485. To register and see complete schedule: https://jobzoneonline.com/complete -shedule.aspx - Use this URL link: https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/xGAgJ8 For more information, contact JobZone at 434-263-5102 / 540-226-1473, or Janet.Giles@JobZoneOnline.com

February -In Honor of African American Heritage Month- and the 2022 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on March 17th (more to come on this) we give you Hall of Fame inducteeAgnes Kane Callum: https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/educ/exhibits/womenshall/html/callum.html

YMCA Update: The Campaign for the YMCA Community/Center has good news to share. At the end of the Commissioners’ budget session on Tuesday, February 15th, Commissioner Colvin suggested that they return to the issue of the YMCA and the Task Force’s proposed location near the Great Mills Pool. After robust discussion at the November 16th meeting, the Commissioners have now voted to move forward with a YMCA at Great Mills that would include a heated pool. The next discussion will be at their regular meeting on March 1st, when the CEO of YMCA of the Chesapeake, Robbie Gill, will return. Members of the Steering Committee of the Campaign want to thank members of TPP and the broader community who have communicated their support for a YMCA, to our Commissioners. A YMCA will be a community resource - for our youth and seniors, for recruiting and retaining young professionals and families, for supporting members of the military and their families, and for the community at large. Thank you to our Commissioners as they move forward with the YMCA project.  More on this soon!

Leadership Southern Maryland- "Who do you know?" Nominate for the Executive Program Class of 2023! It’s time! Applications are open for LSM’s Executive Program, Class of 2023. Nominate a deserving leader today at https://www.leadershipsomd.org/programs/nominations/

Join the Department of Labor tomorrow for a grants and funding opportunities webinar at 3pm. Representatives from grant-making agencies (ETA, ILAB, WB, OSHA, MSHA, ODEP, ASP, VETS) will share information about the Date and Time: Thursday, February 24, 2022 03:00 - 04:00 pm EST Link: https://usdolevents.webex.com/usdolevents/onstage/g.php?MTID=e781bf239314ac577f676a8ff8a356bf7 - VoIP or dial 877-465-7975 - Access code: 2764 653 7570 - Event password: Welcome!24

RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES

Feb. 28, 2022 at 10 - 11:30 a.m. (EST) - Gain valuable insight on how to secure essential data and equipment and minimize risk - From the Maryland Department of Commerce, Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MD MEP), and the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland CAMI). Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cybersecurity-manufacturing-in-maryland-an-integrated-approach-tickets-256921788987

MD Department of Commerce | Global Assets - In an ever-more-global economy, Maryland is a two-way gateway for international business – More here: https://open.maryland.gov/why-maryland/global-assets/

Regional Manufacturing Institute (RMI) of Maryland: RMI recently collaborated with Maryland Public Television (MPT) to produce Made in Maryland, a multi-episode program about Maryland manufacturing today. The first episode has been released and can be viewed here: https://www.mpt.org/madeinmaryland/

Check out TEDCO’s website for more news and events.

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) - Southern Region of Maryland: Check out their website to view their Events calendar, on-Line Training sessions and many other resources. Visit here: 

Maryland Government International Opportunities for your Business- Contact Paul Beatty at paul.beatty@maryland.gov for more information on expanding your business globally.

Maryland Manufacturing Network - A PPE Resource Home - Maryland Manufacturing Network

Tri-County Council (TCC) - Facebook: Tri-County Council's Southern Maryland Job Source 

Maryland Entrepreneur Hub - A new resource for small business owners to connect: https://marylandentrepreneurhub.com/

MISI dreamport –Events found here: https://misi.tech/events.php

Maryland Business Pulse- Monthly snapshot of business in MD – Subscribe Here:

The Maryland Defense Cybersecurity Assistance Program (DCAP) More here: 

The Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE) Website 

Maryland's Government Contracting Guide -A comprehensive "how to" resource- Download Here:

DSI - Defense Strategies Institute, high level training summits and symposiums - https://dsigroup.org/  for future events.

Visit the Maryland Department of Commerce's Government Contracting webpage for a wide range of resources to support your business Here:

Maryland now has an early-stage tech investment tax credit- The Maryland Innovation Investment Tax Credit is designed to attract investors for early-stage companies in the state. More here:   https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/Pages/innovation-investment.aspx

Maryland Humanities  donations: www.mdhumanities.org  - Support humanities programming in Maryland with a tax-deductible donation. 

Maryland launches program to help manufacturers impacted by COVID-19- Applications are now being accepted HERE

BGE | An Exelon Company – Pledging $15 million to assist MD’s small businesses with Covid relief grants- Applications now open for small business grants – More here: https://helloalice.com/partners/bge/

Exporting Assistance |Resources offered by the Maryland Department of Commerce and U.S. SBA - The state offers grants of up to $5,000 to MD companies looking to market internationally through the ExportMD grant program? More here: https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/exportmd-program

Maryland Department of Commerce is recruiting aerospace and defense companies to join its delegation to FIDAE Airshow April 5-10. 2022 in Chile. - to learn more about how to join this trade mission, please contact Michael Howley at michael.howley@maryland.gov

OPPORTUNITY

Position: Seeking Director of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site located in Saint Mary’s County, Maryland. The Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park (www.aero.umd.edu) is seeking exceptional candidates with demonstrated leadership, creativity and technical expertise. A cover letter and resume should be submitted online by April 4th, 2022 at https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/92677 -Information on the UAS Test Site is available at the following website: https://uas-test.umd.edu

COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES 

Historic Sotterley – https://www.sotterley.org/events/- Check out upcoming events and register.  

St. Clement’s Island Museum Events: https://www.facebook.com/events/667046011151943

  • March 25th at 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Celebrate the founding of Maryland at the state’s birthplace at St. Clement’s Island Museum with FREE admission to the museum ALL day 

Community Support for St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen needs -- Giving Back - Hunger Knows No Season! 

  • Bagged lunches: Assorted chips, Fruit snacks/cups, Pudding cups, Boxed drinks, Zip-lock baggies sandwich size.
  • Feed the Family grocery boxes: Canned tuna and chicken, Tuna Helper, Dried pinto beans, Microwavable popcorn, Flavored noodle packets, Pepperoni, Fresh apples, pears, oranges, Chunky soups, Onions.
  • Soup kitchen needs: PAM cooking spray, Real butter, Margarine tubs, Italian seasoning.
  • No contact donations. Deposit items in bin at front door of the soup kitchen, 20850 Langley Rd., Lexington Park, between 8:30 am and 1 pm -Mon – Sat, or drop off at TPP Office, Mon - Fri, 8:30am to 4:30pm – Check payable to St. Mary’s Caring, may be mailed to P.O. Box 144 Lexington Park, MD 20653. Thank you for your generosity!

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