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 (3)
See all- Cascade STEAM EngineeringBellingham Makerspace, Bellingham, WA
Cascade STEAM Engineering connects students, founders, mentors, and teachers in our community through support and collaboration. At our monthly Lightning Meetups, attendees are encouraged to present their engineering projects for 3-5 minutes and field questions to help everyone find success.
Cascade STEAM Programs are: “Free. Open to everyone. All are welcome. Family friendly. Bring your friends!”
Meetings:
We plan to meet Monthly every second Wednesday of the month from 5:30pm – 7:00pm at the Bellingham Makerspace. Meeting details will be available on the Cascade STEAM Engineering Community Group Web Page, the Cascade STEAM Community Hub, and the Cascade STEAM Meetup Page.
Our Next Meeting:
Cascade STEAM Engineering
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 5:30pm-7pm
Bellingham Makerspace
1 Bellis Fair Parkway #618, Bellingham, WA 982252025 meetings include: May 14th, June 11th, July 9th, September 10th, October 8th, and November 12th. We will not hold meetings in August or December. Join us for Cascade STEAM Socials on these months instead!
Organizers:
Volunteer Organizers of the Cascade STEAM Engineering Community Group are Riley Liddle and Kris Keillor. Please contact engineering@cascadesteam.org for general inquiries.
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.
- Cascade STEAM Citizen ScienceRe Sources, Bellingham, WA
Join the Cascade STEAM Citizen Science Community Group on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm at the RE Sources Library Room. We continue collaboration with RE Sources in our Stormwater Management Community Project.
Free. Open to everyone. All are welcome. Family friendly. Bring your friends!
RE Sources address:
2309 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA 98225See our meeting minutes for prior meeting details.
Meeting Agenda:
- Introductions
- Project Summary
- Project Updates
- Tasks & Subprojects
About Citizen Science:
Calling all aspiring Citizen Scientists! Cascade STEAM is kicking off Citizen Science with a project to understand and improve the stormwater monitoring for Bellingham. In this group you'll learn about the techniques used by the City of Bellingham, Wash Department of Ecology, and the local non-profit RE: Sources to ensure Bellingham Bay is minimally impacted by stormwater run-off.
Citizen Science welcomes anyone interested in science and science-related community projects from the STEAM community.
To learn more see this great summary of the ReSources Stormwater Monitoring Project.
About Cascade STEAM:
Cascade STEAM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Bellingham, WA. We 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.
