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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.

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Student Experiences

We offer a variety of engaging student programs, providing 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.

Professional Learning Experiences

We collaborate with educators, administrators, and industry leaders to co-create innovative strategies designed to give real meaning to educational content.

Research

We evaluate your programs to measure impact and outcomes, all in an effortto help you stay on track and to meet your program goals.

OUR SERVICES

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

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 filmmaker, a graphic designer, and 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 2.75 Million students and more than 22,000 educators have participated in 596 programs at over 120 locations. We have worked and collaborated with well over 500 business and industry partners and 1,000 school districts have all 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!

What’s New at PAST

OUR STAFF

Meet The PAST Tribe!

OUR PARTNERS & SPONSORS

Join us in our mission to Link Learning to Life!

  • 2024 STEM of Spirits: The Science of Food & Drink
    2024 STEM of Spirits: The Science of Food & Drink
    Fri, Apr 19
    Apr 19, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    PAST Innovation Lab, 1003 Kinnear Rd, Columbus, OH 43212, USA
    Apr 19, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    PAST Innovation Lab, 1003 Kinnear Rd, Columbus, OH 43212, USA
    Join us on Friday, April 19, for the PAST Foundation’s annual fundraising event, STEM of Spirits: The Science of Food & Drink.
  • Maker Mania: On the Lawn at CAS
    Maker Mania: On the Lawn at CAS
    Thu, May 02
    May 02, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Lawn at CAS, 2540 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    May 02, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Lawn at CAS, 2540 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    Come celebrate COSI’s 2024 Science Festival with us on The Lawn at CAS! Join us for fun and engaging hands-on STEM activities.
  • Montpelier Archaeology Expedition
    Montpelier Archaeology Expedition
    Mon, Jun 17
    Jun 17, 2024, 3:00 PM – Jun 22, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Montpelier, Montpelier, VA 23192, USA
    Jun 17, 2024, 3:00 PM – Jun 22, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Montpelier, Montpelier, VA 23192, USA
    The High School Student Montpelier Archaeology Expedition program is designed to give high school students experience doing archaeology in a professional environment side-by-side with our staff while exploring social justice and health and human wellness.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Program Offerings & Events

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

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