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PAST Foundation We are changing the world of education through trans-disciplinary, problem-based STEM education! Join us! We can’t wait to see what you bring to our journey.

Twenty years ago, two anthropologists, a documentary film maker, a graphic designer and historian along with an international team of research scientists launched the PAST Foundation. We had one simple but fundamentally important idea: that by inviting the world to design, construct, and engage in experiences that link learning to life we could change the world. To date, over 300,000 students and 16,000 + educators have been influenced by our work and yet, we feel like we are just getting started. Today, more than ever before, Linking Learning to Life, impacts every aspect of our planet. Our program options for students, educators, communities, and research are our collective opportunity to make a difference.

What happens when students become scientists instead of passive learners? 🔬In this episode of Learning Unboxed, Michael ...
10/13/2026

What happens when students become scientists instead of passive learners? 🔬

In this episode of Learning Unboxed, Michael Finnegan, co-founder and CEO of Quantum Courses, explores how hands-on experiments, curiosity, and flexible learning environments can make science more engaging and student-centered.

🎧 Tune in to discover how students can learn from the groundbreaking experiments of Galileo, Newton, Einstein, and more! Listen at pastfoundation.org/learning-unboxed

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How can hands-on STEM experiences transform learning for gifted students?PAST Foundation welcomed a group of gifted educ...
10/09/2026

How can hands-on STEM experiences transform learning for gifted students?

PAST Foundation welcomed a group of gifted educators from the ESC of Central Ohio – Gifted & Talented Education Services as part of the ESC’s Gifted Professional Development Series.

During a Portable Innovation Labs (PIL) Exploration experience, educators engaged with activities from our labs and explored how these hands-on resources could support learning in their own classrooms, schools, and communities.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with the ESC of Central Ohio and connect educators with new ways to bring curiosity, exploration, and real-world STEM learning to their students!

10/05/2026

Thank you, Rep. Mike Carey, for visiting The PAST Foundation!

Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🍎🔬Today, we’re celebrating the educators who make curiosity contagious, turn questions into d...
10/05/2026

Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🍎🔬

Today, we’re celebrating the educators who make curiosity contagious, turn questions into discoveries, and create opportunities for students to see themselves as problem-solvers, innovators, and future STEM leaders.

At PAST Foundation, we believe great STEM education is about more than learning a concept. It’s about building, questioning, experimenting, creating, and connecting learning to the world around us.

And none of that happens without teachers. Today and every day, we celebrate you.

What if your students had more ownership of their learning—not just more choices?Join PAST Foundation for From Voice to ...
10/05/2026

What if your students had more ownership of their learning—not just more choices?

Join PAST Foundation for From Voice to Ownership, a free, interactive 1-hour webinar designed to help educators turn student agency into something they use in their classrooms.

Bring a current or upcoming lesson and use our Lesson Lifting tool to identify practical ways to increase:

→ Student voice
→ Choice and decision-making
→ Reflection
→ Ownership of learning

You’ll explore real classroom examples, collaborate with other educators, and leave with a strengthened lesson and practical next steps you can use right away. Can’t make one date? We’re offering two opportunities to join:

📅 Tuesday, October 13 | 4 PM EST
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2uNDcohaRFG4HRKdnka87g

📅 Tuesday, October 20 | 7 PM EST
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_x9an2FbSSeJKsmXSWtx5A

Bring a lesson and leave with a plan to give students more ownership.

What if every child could become a confident reader by the end of first grade? 📚In this episode of Learning Unboxed, Jes...
09/29/2026

What if every child could become a confident reader by the end of first grade? 📚

In this episode of Learning Unboxed, Jessica Reid Sliwerski, co-founder of , explores how early intervention, personalized tutoring, and the science of reading can help close literacy gaps and set students up for success.

🎧Tune in to learn how we can give every child a stronger start as a reader! Listen at pastfoundation.org/learning-unboxed

We’re excited to announce that Dr. Annalies Corbin, our Founder & CEO, will speak at TEDxColumbus 2026! 💡 For more than ...
09/22/2026

We’re excited to announce that Dr. Annalies Corbin, our Founder & CEO, will speak at TEDxColumbus 2026!

💡 For more than two decades, Annalies has worked at the intersection of education, research, industry, and community, challenging traditional approaches to learning and creating new ways to connect education to real-world opportunity.

On November 20, she’ll take the TEDxColumbus stage as part of Make Room, joining a community of speakers whose ideas and experiences are helping shape what comes next.

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://tedxcolumbus.com/


The PAST Foundation, the Central OH STEM Hub for the Ohio STEM Learning Network () , hosted educators and administrators...
09/17/2026

The PAST Foundation, the Central OH STEM Hub for the Ohio STEM Learning Network () , hosted educators and administrators (this past week) for an OSLN Statewide Design Challenge Kickoff Event. Participants at the event learned about this year's design challenge, engaged in design thinking activities by working through the Design Cycle with a mini-design challenge, and received information from industry experts and resources.

For more information about the OSLN Statewide Design Challenge visit: https://osln.org/how-we-help/classroom-opportunities/statewide-design-challenge/

What happens when schools put student agency at the center of learning?In this episode of Learning Unboxed, Jason Blair,...
09/15/2026

What happens when schools put student agency at the center of learning?

In this episode of Learning Unboxed, Jason Blair, founder of Agents of Change, explores how student voice, ownership, and authentic audiences can build confidence and help learners thrive.

🎧 Tune in to discover how listening to students and embracing experimentation can transform learning. Listen at pastfoundation.org/learning-unboxed

PILs open the possibilities of the classroom. 🔬As you plan for the school year, bring hands-on, real-world STEM learning...
09/14/2026

PILs open the possibilities of the classroom. 🔬

As you plan for the school year, bring hands-on, real-world STEM learning to your students with PAST Foundation’s **Portable Innovation Labs (PILs)**.

Available at **no cost to Ohio educators**, PILs provide ready-to-use tools and experiences that spark curiosity, build STEM identity, and connect classroom learning to the real world.With labs spanning **PreK–12 and a variety of subjects**, there’s an experience for every classroom.

Powered by PAST and made possible through our partnership with Battelle, PILs give educators the opportunity to bring learning to life—without the added cost.

📚 Planning your school year? Explore the labs and reserve one for your classroom.

🔗 https://www.pastfoundation.org/portable-innovation-labs

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43212

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