Summer Institute for Authentic Learning and Leadership

Annalies Corbin is the Founder, President & CEO of the PAST Foundation, an internationally recognized nonprofit that designs and implements STEM‑rich, inquiry-based learning experiences with schools, districts, and industry partners. With a background in anthropology and STEM education, she has spent over two decades helping K–12 educators connect students to authentic professional practice—from healthcare and advanced manufacturing to engineering and environmental science. Annalies has led large-scale school transformation initiatives, designed countless project‑based and work‑based learning experiences, and is a frequent keynote speaker on STEM identity, workforce pathways, and authentic learning. She is co‑author of the forthcoming book From Quiet to Curious: A Teacher’s Guide to Building Question-Asking Skills in Grades 6–12, which provides a complete, research‑based framework for teaching professional interviewing and questioning skills across disciplines.