May 30, 2026

Next TPP/ANA Panel Planned Feb. 4

Maritime Dominance

Mark your calendar for The Patuxent Partnership/ANA panel, The Naval S&T Enterprise: Strengthening Maritime Dominance, set for 5 to 7pm February 4, 2025.

The event will be held at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum in Lexington Park.

Register here.

Keynote speaker will be RADM Kurt Rothenhaus, Chief of Naval Research.

Panelists:

  • Rick Quade, Director, Navy Innovation, Technology Requirements, Test and Evaluation (OPNAV N94) Navy Test and Evaluation Executive (confirmed)
  • CAPT Randy Cruz, Executive Officer, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (confirmed)
  • Dr. Knox Millsaps, Department Head, Naval Air Warfare and Weapons ONR Code 35 (invited)
  • Dr. Michael Pollock, Department Head, C5ISRT ONR Code 31 (invited)
  • Dr. Theresa Shafer, Chief Technology Officer, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (confirmed)

Fee: $15 online in advance, $25 at event.

The program is sponsored by CTSi.

About The Patuxent Partnership

The Patuxent Partnership is a nonprofit member organization that fosters collaboration between government, industry, and academia to advance education through STEM-based initiatives; to advance technology through speaker programs, forums, and networking; to advance science and technology transfer through the exchange of ideas, information, and data related to technologies; and to increase workforce development through an array of initiatives.

SoMD 2030 is focused on building a STEM pipeline, increasing career opportunities. This collaborative effort is funded by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aviation Division. The Patuxent Partnership is accomplishing the work under an agreement with NAWCAD, working with St. Mary’s College of Maryland, College of Southern Maryland, area public school systems, as well as other schools, industry, and NAWCAD. SoMD 2030 connects talented students with paid apprenticeships and internships.

To learn more about The Patuxent Partnership and its programs, visit its Leader member page.

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