CSM, AVIAN Create Training Agreement
College of Southern Maryland and AVIAN LLC have created a new collaborative training agreement, in which CSM will offer three new workforce development and training courses at its Leonardtown Campus, starting in fall 2017. The new partnership was marked with a ceremonial signing May 22.
Unmanned Vehicle Competition Planned
The local Seafarer Chapter of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International is all set to host the annual Student Unmanned Aerial System Competition this month, June 14 to 17, 2017, with support from The Patuxent Partnership.
Raytheon’s Work in Community Recognized
From STEM expos to robotics and rocketry, Raytheon has been a proactive partner with the county’s school system and community partners. The company was named The Patuxent Partnership’s 2016 Member of the Year for its commitment to the community and the work at NAS Pax River.
Speaker Discusses Pax River History
On Tuesday, June 6, 2017, Gene Townsend, president of The Patuxent Partnership Board of Directors, will give a presentation on the history of Pax River and what it means to St. Mary’s and the rest of the U.S.
TPP Seeks Exhibitors for Tech Conference
The Patuxent Partnership will present “Identifying Solutions to Warfighter Challenges Through Technology and Innovation” at a day-long conference June 28, 2017. Start-up firms and TPP members as well as non-member firms may sign up to exhibit at the event. Limited exhibitors spaces are available.
Robotics Courses Increase at SMHEC
Learn about new degrees and robotics courses and refresh your knowledge of existing programs at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center during its open house from 4 to 7 pm June 28, 2017.
SMHEC Offers Four New HR Classes
Bowie State University’s College of Professional Studies will launch four new summer graduate classes at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center beginning May 30.
Interns Sought for UAS Test Site
The University of Maryland Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site and is searching for interns, and The Patuxent Partnership is helping publicize this opportunity.
Hoyer to NASA: Protect Vital Missions
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer has joined US Sen. Chris Van Hollen and all of the Democratic members of the Maryland congressional delegation to urge NASA to protect two missions that are vital to Maryland’s leadership in earth and space science.