SMR Flight Academy Program Set for 2024-25
St. Mary’s Ryken High School has announced an upcoming Flight Academy program beginning in the 2024-25 school year. The Patuxent Partnership donated 24 flight simulators to the school in May 2022.
SMECO Scholarships to Be Awarded
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative will award four $2,500 scholarships to local high school students who excel in their endeavors and show promise in their chosen field of study. Students have until April 1, 2024, to apply.
UAS Center Offering Summer Internships
The University of Maryland UAS Research and Operations Center is offering 2024 summer internships. The Patuxent Partnership reminds those interested that the application process has started for this full-time, paid program.
Flat Iron Farm Lights This Weekend
Organizers of the Flat Iron Farm Christmas lights display enjoyed a great opening weekend. They’ll be back this weekend December 15 and 16 from 5 to 9pm each night.
Reminder: Sign Up for Spark! Career Fair
The Patuxent Partnership reminds companies interested in participating in the Spark! Student Career Awareness Fair on February 1, 2024, that the deadline to sign up is approaching.
Pax History to Be Presented in ‘Before the Base’ Program
The Patuxent Partnership and the Patuxent River Council Navy League of the United States will present “Before the Base – Cedar Point Before the Patuxent River Naval Air Station” from 8:30 to 9:30am on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
TPP Dec. 13 Panel Topic: Marine Aviation
US Marine Corps COL Scott “Shady” Shadforth will be the moderator at The Patuxent Partnership, Association of Naval Aviation, and Marine Corps Aviation Association panel — “Project Eagle: The Marine Aviation Roadmap to 2040” — on December 13, 2023.
Workshop Proposals Sought for STEM-ING Event
STEM-ING is currently looking for new proposals for workshops and activities for the upcoming 2024 STEM-ING event.
Pathways Scholarship Application Open
Applications are now being accepted for The Patuxent Partnership Pathways Scholarship. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2024.
Here’s How to Help St. Mary’s Caring
St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen in Great Mills is accepting donations. Last year, St. Mary’s Caring served more than 125,000 meals. The soup kitchen is open six days a week, Monday through Saturday, and offers children, struggling families, low-income elderly, the disabled, the homeless, the unemployed, and the working poor a well-balanced breakfast and lunch.