Cybersecurity: ‘We’re Inventing It’
The 28th Patuxent Partnership and ANA briefing, “Cybersecurity for Navy Weapons Systems,” conveyed the imperative need and vast difficulties to develop and integrate globally superior cybersecurity throughout every element of the US military.
Navy Leads with Communication & Drone Technology
The successful launch of the Navy’s fifth MUOS satellite completes the military’s future communication network and low cost ONR drone technology will hold an “airshow” next month.
Apply Now for Fall ’16 at SMHEC
This past year, 186 students received bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees or graduate certificates offered at SMHEC. Of that group 109 received master’s degrees, two received doctorates, and 56 received bachelor’s degrees. Plus 19 more received certificates in education.
Two Earn TPP Engineering Scholarships
The 2016 TPP Pathways to Engineering scholarship recipients are James Grizzle of Chopticon High School and Allan Li of Great Mills High School. Both young men have demonstrated extraordinary academic achievement while attending high school and have chosen to pursue careers in engineering.
Transfer Process Gets Easier
The articulation agreement between the College of Southern Maryland and Florida Institute of Technology has been revised to create a seamless transition for students in CSM’s associate degree programs in arts and sciences, general students business administration, or business administration-technical management to the bachelor degree in logistics management at Florida Tech.
MedStar Offering Two Sessions on Aphasia
Recognizing June as National Aphasia Awareness Month, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital offers information sessions June 28 and 30, to help educate people about the communication disorder affecting about 2 million Americans.
Four Seniors Awarded Scholarships
Since 1993, SMECO has awarded scholarships each year to seniors in the cooperative’s service area, for a total of 96 students. Students Alexandra Bryant, Simran Kaur, Maria Karisma Magsakay and De’ja McCleary each will receive a $1,500 college scholarship.
Common LASIK Myths and Misconceptions
Dr. Mark Whitten of Whitten Laser Eye talks about common myths and misconceptions about LASIK eye surgery.
Hoyer Joins Bernie Fowler’s Wade-In
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer delivered remarks at former Maryland senator Bernie Fowler’s annual wade-in at Jefferson Patterson Park in St. Leonard. Each year, Mr. Fowler holds the wade-in to assess how far he can wade into the Patuxent River until he can no longer see his white sneakers. The non-scientific measurement, which is known as the “Sneaker Index,” helps to raise awareness about the health of the river.
Business PhD & More New Degrees at SMHEC
The Florida Institute of Technology doctorate of business administration program will start in the fall 2016 semester at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California. Learn more at a June 29 open house.
