The Public Interest Technology
University Network

PIT-UN fosters collaboration among universities and colleges to build the field of
public interest technology and nurture a new generation of civic-minded technologists.

PIT-UN Updates

The Evolution of PIT-UN

Since 2019, PIT-UN members have created career pathway models for practitioners-in-training while supporting faculty in their efforts to make public interest technology a well-recognized and well-funded academic discipline.
 
See where we’ve been and where we’re headed.
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Events

2024 PIT-UN Summit

The marquee event for public interest technologists from across sectors took place November 7-8, 2024, at San José State University.

Leaders from across Silicon Valley and beyond, including representatives from the corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors, shared unique perspectives on their work in PIT and where they see the field heading after the 2024 presidential election.

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Events

PIT Career Fairs

PIT career fairs build connections among universities developing civic-minded technologists and employers in industry, government, and civil society. 

Career services at seven host universities across the U.S. are seeking employers interested in hiring PIT students as well as PIT professionals eager to meet with students at career exploration events.

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PIT-UN Members