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
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Cascade STEAM Engineering
Bellingham Makerspace, 1 Bellis Fair Parkway #618, Bellingham, WA, USCascade STEAM Engineering connects students, founders, mentors, and teachers in our community through support and collaboration. At our monthly meetups, attendees are encouraged to present their engineering projects and our engineers will give design feedback.
We're here to build community, chat about current developments in technology and engineering, and just hang out! Our organizers are going through exciting changes in life, and we're excited to share the news with you and look forward to the future.
Cascade STEAM Programs are free, open to everyone, and family friendly. All are welcome. Bring your friends!
Meetings:
We 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, November 12, 2025 5:30pm-7pm
Bellingham Makerspace
1 Bellis Fair Parkway #618, Bellingham, WA 98225This is our last regular Cascade STEAM Engineering meeting of 2025. November 12th. We will not hold a meeting in December - join us for a Cascade STEAM social event 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.
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Cascade STEAM Cyber: Changes at CISA, PISCES Program, & Cyber Trends and Stories
Bellingham Makerspace, 1 Bellis Fair Parkway #618, Bellingham, WA, USPlease join us as we continue to work on organizing the Cascade STEAM Cybersecurity group and building a local cybersecurity community. Our meetings are free and anyone with an interest in Cybersecurity is welcome to attend.
Cascade STEAM Cyber Meeting #6
Thursday November 13, 2025 @ 5:20pm-7:00pm
Bellingham Makerspace, inside Bellis Fair Mall, near Dick's Sporting Goods (1 Bellis Fair Parkway #618)Meeting Plan
5:20 - Doors open
5:45 - Meeting begins- Featured Speaker: Mike Hamilton, Field CISO, Lumifi, and Co-Founder & Board Chairman, PISCES (Workforce training for entry-level cyber analysts; WWU is the lead university for PISCES and curator of curriculum)
- Topics: Mike’s career story, impact of reduced federal resources at CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency), how PISCES fits in to reduced CISA resources. Mike will also share some cyber trends with us and we’ve requested a good story or two.
- In a career spanning nearly 30 years, Michael has served as a Cybersecurity Policy Advisor for Washington State; Vice-Chair of the State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Government Coordinating Council; Founder and President of Critical Insight; Chief Information Security Officer for the City of Seattle; and Managing Consultant for VeriSign Global Security Consulting.
6:45-7:00 - 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.
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