What we’re about
Cascade STEAM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Bellingham, WA dedicated to "develop and promote STEAM Education, Career Connected Learning, Digital Literacy, and Digital Equity for all people of all ages."
STEAM is an acronym for the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. STEAM education is a powerful framework to promote curiosity and creativity, encourage a shared learning experience, and build tools to solve important life challenges. We advocate through development and promotion of events, activities, and programs, and invite collaboration with community partners in shared purpose.
## Programs
Our efforts are organized into programs, each of which is rooted in education, shared learning experiences, building relationships, and positive community impact, including:
- Community Groups: Organizing communities of aspiring, current, and retired professionals focusing on a STEAM topic.
- Community Projects: Shared learning experiences focusing on positive community impact, often collaborating with community partners.
- Mentorship: Connecting students and professionals, junior and senior professionals, and/or peers for organized and supportive personal and professional improvement.
- Internship: Supporting students through internship and benefitting local nonprofit community partners through the execution of student projects.
- Workshops: Instructor-led events and activities focusing on an educational topic.
- Group Projects: Shared learning experiences focusing on an educational topic.
- Volunteers: Organizing the volunteer needs of both Cascade STEAM programs and facilitating the STEAM-related needs of community partners.
- Digital Navigators: Providing basic technology support to the community, focusing on community service and supporting social service providers.
## Events
Free. Open to everyone. All are welcome. Family friendly. Bring your friends! See our Meetup Page for all scheduled events and program activities.
## Community Hub
Join our Community Hub to connect virtually with our community for discussion, planning, and virtual events. Discord is a free online platform for public and private text, audio, and video chat.
## Social Media
- Meetup to receive event announcements and to RSVP for events.
- LinkedIn to share our activity with your professional network.
- Facebook to share our activity with your personal network.
## Code of Conduct
All participants of Cascade STEAM events, activities, and programs agree to commit to our Code of Conduct.
## Organization
Please see our Organization Page to review our mission and structure. Cascade STEAM is made possible through the commitment of volunteer leadership and open collaboration of partners. Thank you all for your efforts.
## Get Involved!
We welcome all people of all ages to get involved and help support our mission. Learn how you can support existing efforts or bring your passions to Cascade STEAM and launch new efforts!
## Donate
Cascade STEAM is community supported. Please donate to help fund our operations and programs. See our Donate page for additional details and payment options. Thank you for your support!
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## Contact Us
Interested to get involved? Volunteer? Collaborate? We would love to hear from you! Please contact Michael Gan, Cascade STEAM President, for any inquiries at [michael.gan@cascadesteam.org](mailto:michael.gan@cascadesteam.org), 360-499-2099, or @Michael Gan via the Cascade STEAM Community Hub.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Cascade STEAM Data Engineering: Prompt Engineering (collab with BTUG)Bellingham Makerspace, Bellingham, WA
Join the Cascade STEAM Data Engineering Community Group on June 25th from 6:00pm-7:30pm at Bellingham Makerspace. Our topic this month is "Prompt Engineering" led by co-organizer Ryan Christensen.
The focus will be on prompt classification, chain of thought reinforcement, role playing, one-shot vs few-shot comparison, prompt templates and prompt dictionaries. In this discussion, we'd like folks to bring their laptops and together we can discuss some prompt challenges we have in our current workplaces. Accuracy and adherence to output specification is a tricky problem.
As always, the goal of these meetings is to encourage participation and collaboration. Most of our time will be devoted to open discussions and Q&A sessions.
Feel free to post general questions to the #data-engineering channel on the Cascade STEAM Community Hub (Discord).
Our Meeting this month is in collaboration with the Bellingham Tableau User Group (BTUG)! We ask that you also RSVP in the Tableau User Group System, which will provide you awareness for future BTUG events and provides support for this meeting and future meetings. Thank you.
About Bellingham Tableau User Group (BTUG):
The Bellingham Tableau User Group is a friendly community of local data nerds, analysts, and professionals who get together to share tips, tricks, and new ideas. Whether you’re brand new to Tableau or have been using it for years, it’s a great space to connect, learn something new, and geek out over data with like-minded folks.
About Cascade STEAM:
Cascade STEAM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Bellingham, WA dedicated to develop and promote STEAM Education, Career Connected Learning, Digital Literacy, and Digital Equity for all people of all ages.
STEAM is an acronym for the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. STEAM education is a powerful framework to promote curiosity and creativity, encourage a shared learning experience, and build tools to solve important life challenges. We advocate through development and promotion of events, activities, and programs, and invite collaboration with community partners in shared purpose.
- Cascade STEAM Cyber - Meeting #3Brandywine Kitchen, Bellingham, WA
Please join us July 10, from 5:20-7:00 at Brandywine Kitchen for the third meeting of the Cascade STEAM Cybersecurity group. There will be networking, food & drink, and some interesting learning. Our meetings are free and anyone with an interest in Cybersecurity is welcome to attend.
Food and drink options will be available for individual purchase from the front counter and will be brought to you in our location in the Mezzanine.
Cascade STEAM Cyber Meeting #3 - July 2025
Thursday July 10, 2025 @ 5:20pm-7:00pm
Brandywine Kitchen
1317 Commercial Street, Bellingham, WA 98225Meeting Plan
5:20 - Doors open (perhaps arrive a little earlier if you might want to order food/drinks)
5:40 - Meeting begins- Career Spotlight & Presentation: Chris Ranallo, Director of IT for Lummi Nation. He will be talking about how they built a cybersecurity and IT program, and available to discuss issues around public sector IT and cybersecurity. Few of us have had the need (opportunity?) to build a program from the ground up, so this should be an interesting perspective!
6:30-7:00 - Wrap up and networking/social time
See our Cascade STEAM Cyber Community Group Web Page for updated information.
About Cascade STEAM:
Cascade STEAM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Bellingham, WA dedicated to develop and promote STEAM Education, Career Connected Learning, Digital Literacy, and Digital Equity for all people of all ages.
STEAM is an acronym for the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. STEAM education is a powerful framework to promote curiosity and creativity, encourage a shared learning experience, and build tools to solve important life challenges. We advocate through development and promotion of events, activities, and programs, and invite collaboration with community partners in shared purpose.
Learn more about us at our website at cascadesteam.org.
