Film Series Continues at SMHEC Jan. 11
The next film in the Global Cinema Series will be shown Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. The film will start at 6:30 pm and will be introduced by Jim Bershon. Admission is free.
Self-Driving Cars in Terrorists’ Future Also
The future is bright for self-driving cars, but credible reports out of Finland show terrorist groups considering how autonomous vehicles can replace suicide bombers and conduct ramming attacks.
Opioid Learning Series Continues in March
Several organizations will present a six-part series of events focusing on the opioid epidemic. Known as the Opioid Learning Series, sponsors for the series include the St. Mary’s County Health Department, St. Mary’s County Library, Walden Behavioral Health, and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital.
College Among Top 25 Hidden STEM Gems
St. Mary’s College of Maryland has received a unique honor as a hidden gem for Women in STEM, and The Patuxent Partnership is helping to publicize it.
DoD Promises Bureaucratic Streamlining in 2018
DoD to add three new offices and a new IT program executive to address needed bureaucratic streamline of operations throughout the Pentagon including in acquisitions and IT.
What’s on the Horizon in the New Year?
What’s on the horizon for 2018? Shifts on the business side and reorganization of acquisitions and technology at the Pentagon, new focus on the warfighter, budget cap discussions, and even new uniforms for sailors, to name a few.
Hoyer Pleased With Technology Act
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer expressed his happiness at the signing of the Modernizing Government Technology Act into law in December. The law is part of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Pax Partnership Notes 2017 Successes
The Patuxent Partnership has released its 2017 Annual Report and a message from its Executive Director Bonnie Green and Board of Directors President Gene W. Townsend.