PAST Foundation

Linking Learning to Life

We are a hub for innovation. We connect education, industry and diverse communities to problem solve for the future of work and inspire life-long learning.

A note from PAST President & CEO

Join us on the journey as we help you link learning to life!

Twenty years ago, two anthropologists, a documentary film maker, a graphic designer, a historian, along with an international team of research scientists launched the PAST Foundation.

By Partnering Anthropology with Science and Technology, we invite the world to design, construct, and engage in experiences that link learning to life. To date, over 300,000 students and more than 16,000 educators have been influenced by our work and yet, with all we’ve accomplished, we feel there is so much more to do.

Today, more than ever before, real-world learning impacts every aspect of our planet. We offer free webinars, innovative and culturally relevant programs for students, educators, and communities, in addition to program evaluation. PAST programs are founded on years of research and iterative design. We’re excited for what the next twenty years will bring. Join us on the journey as we help you link learning to life!

Our Services

PAST Offers a variety of services for Educators, Students, and the Community!

Student Experiences

We offer a variety of engaging student programs to provide opportunities for real world application of skills and knowledge. We can work with you to develop innovative and tailored design challenges and programming for applied learning.

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Educator Experiences

We work with you to create and deliver impactful and culturally relevant learning opportunities for your students. Through personalized professional development, we support educators and administrators as you grow capacity for excellence in teaching.

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Research

We evaluate your programs to measure impact and outcomes. We work with you to help you stay on track and to meet your program goals.

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Upcoming Events

Program Offerings & Events

Check out our latest educator and student program offerings and events!

Student Events

Educator Events

September 22, 2021

September Maker Mania: Technology Experience

Every First & Third Thursday of the Month

STEMthusiasts: A Community of Practice for Teachers

September 28 - November 28, 2021; Tuesdays & Thursdays

Innovators Club: Minecraft Makers After School Program

October 20, 2021

Maker Mania: 2021 Halloween

Spring 2022

Spring Fling 2022

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What’s New at PAST

Check Out STEMStreaming!

A FREE online resources for educators and parents to engage in virtual learning!

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Listen to our Learning Unboxed Podcast!

Host Annalies Corbin sits down to talk with a variety of guests around transforming STEM Education and Applied STEM.

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Take a look at the PAST Innovation Lab Virtual Tour!

Visit the PAST Innovation Lab via this interactive video tour!

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Why Girls Who Lead?

PAST launched the Girls Who Lead (#GirlsWhoLead) project in 2017 as a mechanism to provide a platform for empowering the lives of the next generation of leaders in an ever-evolving global society.

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Learning Unboxed Show Notes

118. How Apprenticeship Plays a Role in the Future of Education with Rebecca DeMatteis & BJ Knutson

Learning Unboxed Show Notes

117. Building Out the School to STEM Pipeline with Frederic Bertley of COSI