News from NMTC

The 16th NMTC STEM Summit was held Oct 17, 2018 at the most inviting educational facility ever to host our summit, the Cecil County School of Technology, 912 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD 21921

ALL THREE PRESENTATIONS MAY BE DOWNLOADED HERE Workforce-Needs-for-Aerospace-Defense-Industry.pdf Intership-Success-at-Lockheed-Martin.pdf CERDEC-Educational-Outreach-Office--RDECOM.pdf

The focus of this summit, as is with all previous 15 summits, is to bring together the community of education, industry and government to to collectively see over the horizon as to what will improve and accelerate building our STEM educated workforce.

This summit brought together thought leaders to provide a call to action on where education, in partnership with industry, needs to undergo trans-formative change, like none seen in the modern age.  Changing technology, workplaces, and social norms place new demands on educational structures and industry training. The jobs themselves will no longer fit traditional classifications, but morph into what IBM has identified as ‘New Collar” jobs.

Many of the skills and fundamentals for these ‘New Collar” jobs are best secured via creative internships and apprenticeships, in tandem with classroom studies.

STEM Summit XVI explored the best solutions to prepare students/graduates for these ‘new collar jobs’ in our frequently changing, technology demanding workforce.

Opening Remarks and Introductions were provided by (CCPS (Dr Lawson), HCPS (possible Dr. Sean W. Bulson), and John Casner, NMTC

Topic presented were:

• DLLR  . MD Apprenticeship programs- Kelton Addison
• Northrup Grumman Apprenticeships – Tim Dominick
• Lockheed Martin Internships, Mark Daniels
• APG Rise Program and Internships – Mikale Brutus
• followed by  a panel Q&A discussion

The actual highlight was a tour of this incredible school and it’s state of art vocational labs and classrooms.

This TECHCONN3CT workshop conveyed the variety of drone technologies, with the offer to fly them on the drone simulator,and get answers from panel experts (including BG&E and former advisor to Sec of Defense).

• Intro – John Casner
• Video on drones – Marco Ciavolino, enktesis
• Drone fundamentals – Rob Holmes, NVISION4D
• Threats possible with drones – James O’Bryon, The O’Bryon Group
• Industry use of drones – Dan Kurtz, BG&E
• Autonomy technology integrated into SURVICE Eng’s drone platform – Rob Baltrusch.
• Regulations, Harford Community College Courses – Joe Domanico 

Followed by a Panel discussion for Q&A

NMTC/ Bravura Awards $20,000 Scholarships to Women In STEM,   

The Northeastern Maryland Technology Council (NMTC), through the generosity and commitment of Bravura Information Technology Systems, and their founder Claudine Adams, announce the initial four recipients of their NMTC/Bravura Women In STEM Scholarship Program for 2018.

This unique annual program of four $5000 scholarships, open to women graduating from Harford and Cecil County Maryland public schools, pursuing a four-year degree in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), are awarded scholarships as follows, based on a rigorous eligibility process:

• Two scholarships to graduating women from the Harford County public schools.
• One scholarship to a graduating woman from Cecil County public schools.
• One scholarship to a graduating woman whose parent is an NMTC member.

Introducing these 4 outstanding women (presenting the check is Claudine Adams, President/Founder, Bravura Information Technology Systems and NMTC Board Director, with John Casner, Executive Director, NMTC):

Nia Hammett,
Edgewood High School,
pursuing a degree in biology,
to later research neurology and cancer of the brain.

Abigail Renzulli,
North Harford High School,
pursuing a degree in biology,
to later focus research on autism.

Sierra Smith,
Aberdeen Science & Math Academy,
pursuing a degree in neuroscience degree,
to later become an oncologist.

Elizabeth Zatalava,
Rising Sun High School,
pursuing a degree in Forensic Chemistry,
to later join the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

That crazy future promised in science fiction stories is slowly starting to show up.

The Onslaught of the Internet of Everything discusses ‘Sensors, Surveillance and (No) Secrets’

The NMTC Disruptive Tech Summit 2.1 brought together the expertise, examples and education of seven research scientists, business CEO’s and newly patented technology inventors to show the 50 attendees how to navigate profitably and securely through these evolving technologies, while understanding the future skill sets needed to master them.

Robert Carullo (L), Sabre’s Director of Science and Technology Partnerships was honored at NMTC’s 15th STEM Summit ( Disrupting the Classroom: the impact of technology) for his pioneering actions and considerable contributions to the organization over the last 8 years. This includes but is not limited to his involvement in the creation of NMTC’s STEM Summit which acts to foster partnerships between businesses and the region’s schools to bringing new ideas and opportunities to educators and classrooms. 

Northeastern Maryland Technology Council (NMTC) Names Visionary Award Honorees for 2018

Fifteen Marylander’s To Be honored at February 22, 2018 Ceremony, 5:30-8:00PM (preceded by a private, VIP reception at 4:30PM, for honorees and their family)

Havre d Grace, MD ― A select group of Marylanders will receive the prestigious Visionary Award on February 22, 2018, for their contributions in building our STEM educated workforce, and advancing technology and innovation to grow our economy and protect national security. The ceremony is the largest in Maryland, held at the Richlin Ballroom in Edgewood, MD, and now in its seventh year. It is typically attended by more than 250 leaders in industry, government, and education.

“We honor remarkable people who continue to play key roles in moving our region forward in the areas of STEM education and technology,” said NMTC Board Chair, Michael Parker. “These are individuals who selflessly donate their time and talents to make a difference in our community.”

The 2018 Visionary Award honorees are: