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PIT-UN fosters collaboration between universities and colleges to build the field of public interest technology and nurture a new generation of civic-minded technologists.
2023 PIT-UN Convening
Videos & Photos are Live
Thank you to Boston University’s Faculty of Computing and Data Sciences for hosting the 2023 PIT-UN Convening.
Videos of all the sessions, including transcripts of the keynotes, are available for review below.
PIT-UN Network Challenge
Announcing the 2023 Grantees
PIT-UN is excited to announce 14 new grantees whose public interest technology projects will advance equitable innovation in technology across academia, government and civil society.
At a time when technology is shaping every facet of our lives, these projects demonstrate how PIT-UN is preparing a new generation of civic-minded technologists ready to shape a more just and equitable technological future.
PIT Careers Month
Career Fair Snapshot
Nearly 1,400 students and over 150 employers from nonprofits, government and industry were engaged during the inaugural PIT Careers Month in October, 2023.
Funded by the PIT University Network (PIT-UN), six leading colleges and universities took critical steps in building career pipeline infrastructure for the fast growing field of PIT.
June 29, 2023 | Online Event
Tech for Humanity Summit
The inaugural Tech for Humanity Summit will feature discussions between national and global leaders about creating a human-centered and equitable technological future, and the responsibilities we can each assume as individuals and organizations to create that future.
Join the Livestream to access the keynotes and panel discussions throughout the day of June 29, 2023. All registrants will receive recordings of all sessions and curated resources following the event.
What's New in PIT?
Read the latest news from our most recent newsletter, and access ongoing opportunities, and resources.
Our Impact
3x
Member Institution Growth from 21 to 63 (2019-2023)
145
Grantees Funded
Across the Nation
Across the Nation
$15m+
Grantee Projects Funded Since 2019
Member Only Benefits
PIT-UN members commit to the development of curricula, research agendas, and experiential learning programs in the public interest technology space. Any individual who is employed as faculty and staff at a member institution may be able to take advantage of the members-only opportunities. These include our annual Network Challenge Grants and thematic Requests for Proposal.
PIT Opportunities
Explore PIT opportunities, such as events, job openings, internships, and fellowships, available to members, students, faculty, and anyone interested in the growing space.
PIT Resources
Discover a variety of resources, such as case studies, curricula, reports, white papers, career one-sheets, and more, from PIT-UN members and grantees.
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