April 26, 2024

Pax Stands w/ Fight Against Opiate Addictions

Pax River Community Stands w/ Fight Against Opiate Addictions

Sponsor a STEM-ING Workshop

The Patuxent Patnership is looking for more sponsors for the 2015 STEM-ING workshops.

Ever Younger Engineers Win at Robotics Tourney

Ridge Elementary’s Robotics team won half the awards at the 2015 VEX IQ Challenge Championship hosted CSM. Spring Ridge, Esperanza and King’s Christian Academy will join them at the state championship the end of February.

TPP Hosts AIRWorks Briefing, Feb. 19

The US Navy created AIRWorks last year to develop new weapons more quickly.

Opiate Crisis Briefing, Feb. 5

Opiate and heroin addiction are at epidemic proportions throughout the United States. Hear how Southern Maryland suffers the consequences, Feb. 5 at the Higher Ed Center.

RED-INC Sponsors SoMd Math Circle

Southern Maryland Math Circle invites students in grades 6-12 to explore some non-standard math problems, founded by a St. Mary’s College professor, a one-time MATHCOUNTS Champrion.

Science Fairs Seek Volunteers & Supporters

So.MD science fairs need volunteers and sponsors for the 2015 season, which is right around the corner. Advertising submission deadlines are Jan. 26, 2015.

TPP Elects New Members to Board

At the Annual Meeting on Oct. 28, The Patuxent Partnership announced its 2014-2015 Board of Directors. TPP Board members are leaders within Industry and Academia, giving their time and energy to further the mission of TPP. New members include Mr. Steve Eastburg, Mr. Chris Flood, Ms. Dorothy Hammond, Dr. Tracy Harris, Mr. Bert Johnston, Mr. Michael Johnston, Mr. Kal Leikach, and Mr. Steve Tomaszeski.

Triton Brings ‘Exciting Times’ to PAX

MQ-4C Triton

Navy admirals foresee the Tritan unmanned aircraft system being tested now at NAS Pax River becoming the “eyes and ears of the fleet.”

Northrop Brings Cheer to Local Robotics Teams

Northrop Grumman Corporation gives $4,000 to three St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS); robotics programs received funding just in time to prepare for the 2015 competition.