STEM Summer Camp Set @ USMSM
The Patuxent Partnership reminds high school students that a free STEM Summer Camp @ USMSM for Future Problem Solvers will be offered June 20-30, 2023, at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland. The application deadline is May 15.
Great Mills Road Cleanup on June 3
Here’s a reminder from the St. Mary’s Community Development Corp.: Mark your calendar for June 3, 2023, and plan to join the Great Mills Road cleanup.
CH-53K Moving Toward Entry Into Service
The US Marine Corps’ CH-53K King Stallion program is preparing for its first deployment in 2025. The heavy lift helicopter recently also recently went through its second set of sea trials. The Corps continues to execute the transition from the CH-53E to the CH-53K and is on schedule to declare full operational capability in FY2029.
2 St. Mary’s Firms Earn ExportMD Grants
Two St. Mary’s County firms — Atkinson Aeronautics & Technology and Parraid LLC — were awarded ExportMD grants from the Maryland Department of Commerce.
2023 Women’s History Banquet Honorees
2023 Woman of the Year Dolly Griffin and Tomorrow’s Woman Alexandra Williams were honored at the Women’s History Month Banquet sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Commission for Women.
LSM Exec Program Applications Due April 15
Leadership Southern Maryland is accepting applications for its Executive Program Class of 2024. The deadline is April 15.
SMCM to Host STEM-ING 2023 Event
NAWCAD and The Patuxent Partnership announce the 10th annual STEM-ING program will be held from 8:30am to 4pm Saturday, May 20, 2023, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Next AeroPark Farmer’s Market Is April 16
The AeroPark Farmer’s Market, hosted by Historic Sotterley, will be held from 9am to 1pm April 16, 2023, at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport.
Naval Aviator to Lead Moon Mission
Naval aviator and Baltimore native, NASA’s G. Reid Wiseman, will serve as the commander for the Artemis II mission. NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency complete the crew for the lunar flyby set to take off in November 2024.
DNR’s Poster Contest Winners Announced
Addilyn Centineo of Eldersburg won first place in the Maryland Department of Natural Resources annual Arbor Day Poster Contest.
