LEXINGTON PARK, Md.) January 22, 2010 - The Patuxent Partnership invites the regional community to a panel discussion on “The Future of Energetics in Naval Enterprise” on Wednesday, February 3 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California, Maryland. Topics to be discussed include emerging requirements for energetics for the aviation and surface and submarine communities, analytical energetics and the critical need to move beyond empiricism in the science of energetics materials, and the education of the future energetics workforce.
Panelists participating in this program include RDML Jim Shannon, Commanding Officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center, RADM Millard Firebaugh, USN (ret), University of Maryland, Dr. John Fischer, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Labs & Basic Science, Professor James Short, University of Maryland, CAPT Carl Chebi, Program Manager, Precision Strike Weapons Program Office, Dr. Al Stern, Chief Scientist, Indian Head, Mr. Randall Cope, NAWC WD, China Lake and Mr. Bob Kavetsky, CEO, Energetics Technology Center.
“Research and development in the field of energetics is central to keeping our Navy and Marine Corps Team the preeminent fighting force in the world,” said RDML Jim Shannon, Commanding Officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center. “It's absolutely critical that our nation and our military continue to invest in the field of energetics, which includes recruiting and developing the next generation of scientists and engineers.”
“Explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics and the related components are critical elements in the field of energetics. Developing effective energetics and energetics systems are vital to the success of our warfighters,” said Bonnie Green, Executive Director for the Partnership. “The participating experts will provide important perspectives on emerging requirements, the science of energetics and the issues in growing the workforce. It promises to be both a unique and important program.”
The program will begin at 7:30 a.m. with check in and coffee and breakfast snacks, with the panel beginning at 8:00 a.m. Advance online registration is recommended by visiting http://registration.paxpartnership.org/. This program is presented compliments of The Patuxent Partnership. Everyone is invited.
The Patuxent Partnership (TPP), a non-profit organization with over 300 members, advocates for the growth of the Southern Maryland technology base. TPP encourages relationships between government, industry and academia by hosting briefings on relevant topics. As a membership organization, TPP offers informational resources and programs, and facilitates professional connections. TPP promotes career and professional development initiatives for working adults, along with promoting initiatives targeted at developing science, technology, engineering and math interests in schoolchildren. TPP also supports workforce retention initiatives and regional and cultural events which encourage community engagement and workforce satisfaction. For more information, visit www.paxpartnership.org or call 301-866-1739. |
