STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

But it means more than that to us.
It’s about learning that draws on math and science concepts, but also incorporates teamwork and makes appropriate use of technology and engineering methodologies. It’s about innovation.

The Cape Cod Regional STEM Network is the hub of the region’s STEM Learning Ecosystem. We bring together educators, school districts, business and industry partners, and community members who share a commitment to inspiring and supporting young people’s interest and achievement in STEM learning and careers. In many of our programs, our focus is on the region’s Blue Economy, which honors our region’s unique natural resources and the legacy of those who came before us, and also integrates STEM and the newest innovations to empower our coastal communities for a bright future.

We’re building a vibrant STEM learning community, with the skills to excel at school and in the world of work. We are an informal network, welcoming all who share this vision to join us.

Since 2014, we have:

  • Partnered with over 85 business and organizations to reach thousands of students, teachers, and families each year at Cape & Islands STEM Week and other STEM-focused community events.
  • Hosted professional development experiences for more than 300 teachers, with programs ranging from one-day workshops to four-day institutes.
  • Launched a Vex robotics competition league for area middle and high schools with 36 teams competing.
  • Offered a summer Teacher-in-Residence program that pairs teachers with researchers and leaders at the region’s top STEM-rich institutions.
  • Sponsored WaterWORKS Blue Economy Career Day and other career and transfer events each semester to encourage high school and college students to pursue STEM pathways.
  • Awarded over $45,000 in small grants to teachers, faculty, and non-profit educational outreach groups for creating and teaching STEM in exciting ways

Meet Our Team

Catie Fyfe
Catie FyfeDirector
Catie Fyfe serves as the Director of the Cape Cod Regional STEM Network, where she works to strengthen STEM opportunities for students, educators, and the broader Cape community. Prior to this role, she led a dynamic team of educators at Mass Audubon Cape Cod, bringing her passion for environmental education to life. With nearly 20 years of experience in informal science and environmental education, Catie’s career has taken her from the tide pools of the West Coast—at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Seattle Aquarium—back home to Cape Cod. A proud graduate of Nauset High School, she’s deeply committed to expanding access to hands-on STEM learning across the region. Catie holds a BA from Mount Holyoke College and an MA in Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island. Her favorite subject to teach is tide pool invertebrates, and her favorite place to explore is Wing Island in Brewster.
Mananjo Jonahson
Mananjo JonahsonProgram Coordinator
Mananjo Jonahson joined the Cape Cod Regional STEM Network in August 2024 as Program Coordinator, a role she continues part-time. She holds degrees in Environmental and Marine Sciences. Mananjo has lived on the Cape for more than a decade and is deeply connected to the region’s science and education community. Her experience includes work at the Ecosystems Center, the Research & Education Department of the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, volunteer service with local non-profits, and contract work for NOAA Fisheries. She is passionate about helping students succeed by connecting them with educators, real-world STEM experiences, and career pathways, including opportunities in the Blue Economy.
Dr. Ben Latigo
Dr. Ben LatigoDean of STEM, Cape Cod Community College
Dr. Latigo serves as the Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics for Cape Cod Community College. Most recently, Ben served as Chief Academic Officer and Interim Executive Director at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland. Dr. Latigo brings over 30 years of higher education experience as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer at the former Daniel Webster College in New Hampshire; Dean and Professor in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC); Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at the University of Toledo in Toledo; and Associate Professor in the Department of Aeronautical Technology at Arizona State University. Dr. Latigo earned his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California, and the M.S. and B.S. with honors, in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona and the University of Nairobi, respectively. Dr. Latigo is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education and the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics. Dr. Latigo’s aviation experience includes serving on a Presidential appointment as CEO of Uganda Airlines. Dr. Latigo is committed to developing new STEM programs at the College and serving the needs of the Cape Cod Community.