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Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN) is inviting people from all walks of life interested in learning about, starting a career in, or advancing their knowledge of public interest technology (PIT) to participate in the 2022 PIT-UN Summer Speaker Series.
The 12-part lecture series will draw from some of the foremost experts in the field to teach foundational concepts, skills, and knowledge for advancing Public Interest Technology (PIT).
PIT Speaker Series Timeline
Register between June 20 and July 1 to watch the sessions on demand. Each of the speaker modules explores a different PIT focus and requires a 10-hour time commitment. The speaker series is self-paced and individuals who complete the required modules will earn a PIT-UN digital badge.
PIT Speaker Series Timeline
Register between June 20 and July 1 to watch the sessions on demand. Each of the speaker modules explores a different PIT focus and requires a 10-hour time commitment. The speaker series is self-paced and individuals who complete the required modules will earn a PIT-UN digital badge.
Live and On Demand Sessions
Introduction to Community Driven Change and Social Justice
Instructor: Chris Benner, University of California, Santa Cruz
Career Pathways in PIT
A Conversation with
Fallon Wilson, #BlackTechFutures Research Institute
Career Pathways in PIT
A Conversation with Martin Kurzweil, Ithaka S+R
Introduction to PIT in Government (Human-Centered Design)
Instructor: Chris Goranson, distinguished service professor, Carnegie Melon University's Heinz College
Introduction to Public Interest Technology
Instructor: Sylvester Johnson, professor and director of the Center for Humanities, Virgina Tech
Data Ready! Fundamental Tools and Concepts
Instructor: Ashley Rockwell, Georgia State University
Law and Legal Matters for Technologists
Instructor: Fredric I. Lederer, William & Mary Law School
Visualizing Inequity through Geographic Information Science
Instructor: Ahoura Zandiatashbar, San José State University
Smart Cities, Privacy and Equity
Instructor: Brian E. Ray, Cleveland State University
Toward a Global Understanding of Public Interest Technology
Instructors: Katina Michael, Arizona State University, and Roba Abbas, University of Wollongong, Australia
Cybersecurity in the Public Interest Technology
Facilitator: National Cybersecurity Consortium
How To Use The Course Badge
To earn an Introduction to Public Interest Technology digital badge, you are required to dedicate a 10-hour time commitment to engage with the material (4 hours of 2 required modules and 6 hours of self-selected module topics) After earning the 2022 summer speaker series course badge, you will be able to help advance your career and build your personal brand around public interest technology.
Share the badge to your Linkedin, Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter communities while sharing something new you’ve learned. And, adding the badge to your resume and personal website can show your passion for PIT.
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