The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) announced Friday, April 13, its plan to contribute an investment of $1 million to grow and expand the physics department, including applied physics, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. The investment is projected to be used over the next six to eight years to develop curriculum, expand labs, increase the number of physics majors and develop new co-operative and internship programs. TPP’s investment reflects the organization’s mission to support education and research. See full press release from TPP. (photo by Bill Wood)