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.
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PIT-UN Updates
Apply to the PIT PAL
Inaugural CohortA 10-week joint program from Techizen Institute and PIT-UN that trains public interest technologists to assess their products for societal risk and to ship them with warranty-style assurances of social responsibility.
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PIT-UN Updates
PIT-UN Summit 2026
Thank you for joining us on October 14, 2026 for the marquee event for public interest technologists from across academia, government, civil society, and industry.
Events
Lessons from PIT-UN 2025 and Looking Ahead
At a moment when technology is reshaping civic life faster than institutions can adapt, the need for public interest technologists has never been clearer.
Events
PIT Career Fairs
PIT career fairs build connections among universities developing civic-minded technologists and employers in industry, government, and civil society.
PIT-UN is seeking applications from its member institutions’ Career Placement or Career Counseling Service staff for career fair(s) that focus on specific areas that cultivate students as the future of the PIT workforce.
