Welcome/Introductions

Speakers:
Sela Gaglia, Executive Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations, San José State University
Michael Meth, Dean, University Library, San José State University
Andreen Soley, Director, Public Interest Technology, New America

AI On Stage Game Show

Experts will ask a number of AIs a series of critical questions and see how they answer. The audience then picks their favorite AI followed by live exploration.

Speakers:
Trevor Basil, PhD, Postdoc AI Fellow, Tower Foundation, SJSU;
Vincent J. Del Casino Jr., Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, San José State University;
Ariana Lacson, President & CEO, Associated Students, San José State University;
Jahmal Williams, Director of DEI Partnerships and University-Community Liaison, SJSU

PIT-UN Regional Hub Meetings

Regional hub leaders will share lessons learned and best practices for PIT regional hub development. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of current hub leaders and meet with others in their region to discuss strategy and set goals for 2025 and beyond.

Hubs: PIT Northeast, Midwest, and Global

Peer Learning Workshops (Student Track)

Student leaders from the PIT-UN Tech For Change network will lead their peers in workshops covering a range of student engagement topics, such as best practices for fundraising, tech activism, and campus engagement.

Speakers:
Morayo Adeyemi, Howard University;
Jess Cummings, University of Michigan;
Fatima Hernandez, University of California, Santa Cruz;
Anjali Tandon, University of Michigan

Concurrent Sessions

Digital Counter-Storytelling

“Counter-storytelling” is a teaching method that amplifies marginalized perspectives to challenge dominant narratives about historically underserved communities. It allows students to link personal experiences and knowledge emanating from their communities with academic knowledge by capturing and sharing their stories through creative digital tools. Through collaborative processes with faculty, SJSU has integrated digital counter-storytelling as an authentic assessment device across ~250 faculty in 20 disciplines.

Speaker:
Jonathan Gomez, Associate Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies, San José State University

How PIT Principles Can Shape the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Since 2022, we’ve witnessed a whirlwind of AI product launches, PR battles and prophecies about the power of this emerging technology. As organizations from all sectors grapple with how to utilize, build and regulate AI technologies, what principles should guide our decision making? How can values like equity, transparency and accountability be built into the policies and processes that will guide the development and deployment of AI? This conversation between leading ethicists, computer scientists and policy researchers will explore the underlying frameworks that guide our conversations around AI, and how we can maximize the benefits and minimize the harms of this emerging technology.

Speakers:
Étienne Brown, Associate Professor of Philosophy, San José State University (moderator);
Charlton McIlwain, Vice Provost for Faculty Development, Pathways & Public Interest Technology, New York University;
Priya Kannan, Dean, Lucas College and Graduate School of Business, SJSU

Designing Organizations for Inclusive Technologies

This panel explores the crucial link between organizational design and inclusive technology. Experts will discuss how intentional design through the lens of technology can foster a culture of belonging, leading to more equitable and impactful outcomes. The panelists will discuss actionable insights that can be applied to foster inclusivity

Speakers:
Raymar Hampshire,Product Lead, Sociotechnical and Inclusive Learning (Braid), University of Michigan;
Darra Hofman, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator, School of Information, San José State University;
Leslie Kennedy, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Technology Services, The California State University;
Dan Nathan-Roberts, Ph.D., Associate Professor, San José State University (moderator)

The Power of Data in Social Justice: Insights and Careers in Public Interest Technology (STUDENT TRACK)

In this workshop, students will hear from two Data Scientists at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) about their journeys to public interest technology work, their day-to-day work on issues at the intersection of civil rights and technology, and the important role of robust data analytics within non-profit organizations. Through a discussion, Q&A, and case study, the session will give participants a greater understanding of the many pathways for getting into the public interest technology field and some of the important (but often under discussed) aspects of working as a public interest technologist.

Speakers:
Marissa Gerchick, Data Scientist and Algorithmic Justice Specialist, ACLU;
Tobi Jegede, Data Scientist and Algorithmic Justice Specialist, ACLU

Networking Break

Welcome/Introductions

Speakers:
Sela Gaglia, Executive Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations, San José State University
Michael Meth, Dean, University Library, San José State University
Andreen Soley, Director, Public Interest Technology, New America

AI On Stage Game Show

Experts will ask a number of AIs a series of critical questions and see how they answer. The audience then picks their favorite AI followed by live exploration.

Speakers:
Trevor Basil, PhD, Postdoc AI Fellow, Tower Foundation, SJSU;
Vincent J. Del Casino Jr., Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, San José State University;
Ariana Lacson, President & CEO, Associated Students, San José State University;
Jahmal Williams, Director of DEI Partnerships and University-Community Liaison, SJSU

PIT-UN Regional Hub Meetings

Regional hub leaders will share lessons learned and best practices for PIT regional hub development. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of current hub leaders and meet with others in their region to discuss strategy and set goals for 2025 and beyond.

Hubs: PIT Northeast, Midwest, and Global

Peer Learning Workshops (Student Track)

Student leaders from the PIT-UN Tech For Change network will lead their peers in workshops covering a range of student engagement topics, such as best practices for fundraising, tech activism, and campus engagement.

Speakers:
Morayo Adeyemi, Howard University;
Jess Cummings, University of Michigan;
Fatima Hernandez, University of California, Santa Cruz;
Anjali Tandon, University of Michigan

Concurrent Sessions

Digital Counter-Storytelling

“Counter-storytelling” is a teaching method that amplifies marginalized perspectives to challenge dominant narratives about historically underserved communities. It allows students to link personal experiences and knowledge emanating from their communities with academic knowledge by capturing and sharing their stories through creative digital tools. Through collaborative processes with faculty, SJSU has integrated digital counter-storytelling as an authentic assessment device across ~250 faculty in 20 disciplines.

Speaker:
Jonathan Gomez, Associate Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies, San José State University

How PIT Principles Can Shape the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Since 2022, we’ve witnessed a whirlwind of AI product launches, PR battles and prophecies about the power of this emerging technology. As organizations from all sectors grapple with how to utilize, build and regulate AI technologies, what principles should guide our decision making? How can values like equity, transparency and accountability be built into the policies and processes that will guide the development and deployment of AI? This conversation between leading ethicists, computer scientists and policy researchers will explore the underlying frameworks that guide our conversations around AI, and how we can maximize the benefits and minimize the harms of this emerging technology.

Speakers:
Étienne Brown, Associate Professor of Philosophy, San José State University (moderator);
Charlton McIlwain, Vice Provost for Faculty Development, Pathways & Public Interest Technology, New York University;
Priya Kannan, Dean, Lucas College and Graduate School of Business, SJSU

Designing Organizations for Inclusive Technologies

This panel explores the crucial link between organizational design and inclusive technology. Experts will discuss how intentional design through the lens of technology can foster a culture of belonging, leading to more equitable and impactful outcomes. The panelists will discuss actionable insights that can be applied to foster inclusivity

Speakers:
Raymar Hampshire,Product Lead, Sociotechnical and Inclusive Learning (Braid), University of Michigan;
Darra Hofman, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator, School of Information, San José State University;
Leslie Kennedy, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Technology Services, The California State University;
Dan Nathan-Roberts, Ph.D., Associate Professor, San José State University (moderator)

The Power of Data in Social Justice: Insights and Careers in Public Interest Technology (STUDENT TRACK)

In this workshop, students will hear from two Data Scientists at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) about their journeys to public interest technology work, their day-to-day work on issues at the intersection of civil rights and technology, and the important role of robust data analytics within non-profit organizations. Through a discussion, Q&A, and case study, the session will give participants a greater understanding of the many pathways for getting into the public interest technology field and some of the important (but often under discussed) aspects of working as a public interest technologist.

Speakers:
Marissa Gerchick, Data Scientist and Algorithmic Justice Specialist, ACLU;
Tobi Jegede, Data Scientist and Algorithmic Justice Specialist, ACLU

Networking Break

Welcome/Introductions

Speakers:
Sela Gaglia, Executive Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations, San José State University
Michael Meth, Dean, University Library, San José State University
Andreen Soley, Director, Public Interest Technology, New America

AI On Stage Game Show

Experts will ask a number of AIs a series of critical questions and see how they answer. The audience then picks their favorite AI followed by live exploration.

Speakers:
Trevor Basil, PhD, Postdoc AI Fellow, Tower Foundation, SJSU;
Vincent J. Del Casino Jr., Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, San José State University;
Ariana Lacson, President & CEO, Associated Students, San José State University;
Jahmal Williams, Director of DEI Partnerships and University-Community Liaison, SJSU

PIT-UN Regional Hub Meetings

Regional hub leaders will share lessons learned and best practices for PIT regional hub development. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of current hub leaders and meet with others in their region to discuss strategy and set goals for 2025 and beyond.

Hubs: PIT Northeast, Midwest, and Global

Peer Learning Workshops (Student Track)

Student leaders from the PIT-UN Tech For Change network will lead their peers in workshops covering a range of student engagement topics, such as best practices for fundraising, tech activism, and campus engagement.

Speakers:
Morayo Adeyemi, Howard University;
Jess Cummings, University of Michigan;
Fatima Hernandez, University of California, Santa Cruz;
Anjali Tandon, University of Michigan

Concurrent Sessions

Digital Counter-Storytelling

“Counter-storytelling” is a teaching method that amplifies marginalized perspectives to challenge dominant narratives about historically underserved communities. It allows students to link personal experiences and knowledge emanating from their communities with academic knowledge by capturing and sharing their stories through creative digital tools. Through collaborative processes with faculty, SJSU has integrated digital counter-storytelling as an authentic assessment device across ~250 faculty in 20 disciplines.

Speaker:
Jonathan Gomez, Associate Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies, San José State University

How PIT Principles Can Shape the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Since 2022, we’ve witnessed a whirlwind of AI product launches, PR battles and prophecies about the power of this emerging technology. As organizations from all sectors grapple with how to utilize, build and regulate AI technologies, what principles should guide our decision making? How can values like equity, transparency and accountability be built into the policies and processes that will guide the development and deployment of AI? This conversation between leading ethicists, computer scientists and policy researchers will explore the underlying frameworks that guide our conversations around AI, and how we can maximize the benefits and minimize the harms of this emerging technology.

Speakers:
Étienne Brown, Associate Professor of Philosophy, San José State University (moderator);
Charlton McIlwain, Vice Provost for Faculty Development, Pathways & Public Interest Technology, New York University;
Priya Kannan, Dean, Lucas College and Graduate School of Business, SJSU

Designing Organizations for Inclusive Technologies

This panel explores the crucial link between organizational design and inclusive technology. Experts will discuss how intentional design through the lens of technology can foster a culture of belonging, leading to more equitable and impactful outcomes. The panelists will discuss actionable insights that can be applied to foster inclusivity

Speakers:
Raymar Hampshire,Product Lead, Sociotechnical and Inclusive Learning (Braid), University of Michigan;
Darra Hofman, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator, School of Information, San José State University;
Leslie Kennedy, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Technology Services, The California State University;
Dan Nathan-Roberts, Ph.D., Associate Professor, San José State University (moderator)

The Power of Data in Social Justice: Insights and Careers in Public Interest Technology (STUDENT TRACK)

In this workshop, students will hear from two Data Scientists at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) about their journeys to public interest technology work, their day-to-day work on issues at the intersection of civil rights and technology, and the important role of robust data analytics within non-profit organizations. Through a discussion, Q&A, and case study, the session will give participants a greater understanding of the many pathways for getting into the public interest technology field and some of the important (but often under discussed) aspects of working as a public interest technologist.

Speakers:
Marissa Gerchick, Data Scientist and Algorithmic Justice Specialist, ACLU;
Tobi Jegede, Data Scientist and Algorithmic Justice Specialist, ACLU

Networking Break

Welcome/Introductions

Speakers:
Sela Gaglia, Executive Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations, San José State University
Michael Meth, Dean, University Library, San José State University
Andreen Soley, Director, Public Interest Technology, New America

AI On Stage Game Show

Experts will ask a number of AIs a series of critical questions and see how they answer. The audience then picks their favorite AI followed by live exploration.

Speakers:
Trevor Basil, PhD, Postdoc AI Fellow, Tower Foundation, SJSU;
Vincent J. Del Casino Jr., Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, San José State University;
Ariana Lacson, President & CEO, Associated Students, San José State University;
Jahmal Williams, Director of DEI Partnerships and University-Community Liaison, SJSU

PIT-UN Regional Hub Meetings

Regional hub leaders will share lessons learned and best practices for PIT regional hub development. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of current hub leaders and meet with others in their region to discuss strategy and set goals for 2025 and beyond.

Hubs: PIT Northeast, Midwest, and Global

Peer Learning Workshops (Student Track)

Student leaders from the PIT-UN Tech For Change network will lead their peers in workshops covering a range of student engagement topics, such as best practices for fundraising, tech activism, and campus engagement.

Speakers:
Morayo Adeyemi, Howard University;
Jess Cummings, University of Michigan;
Fatima Hernandez, University of California, Santa Cruz;
Anjali Tandon, University of Michigan

Concurrent Sessions

Digital Counter-Storytelling

“Counter-storytelling” is a teaching method that amplifies marginalized perspectives to challenge dominant narratives about historically underserved communities. It allows students to link personal experiences and knowledge emanating from their communities with academic knowledge by capturing and sharing their stories through creative digital tools. Through collaborative processes with faculty, SJSU has integrated digital counter-storytelling as an authentic assessment device across ~250 faculty in 20 disciplines.

Speaker:
Jonathan Gomez, Associate Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies, San José State University

How PIT Principles Can Shape the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Since 2022, we’ve witnessed a whirlwind of AI product launches, PR battles and prophecies about the power of this emerging technology. As organizations from all sectors grapple with how to utilize, build and regulate AI technologies, what principles should guide our decision making? How can values like equity, transparency and accountability be built into the policies and processes that will guide the development and deployment of AI? This conversation between leading ethicists, computer scientists and policy researchers will explore the underlying frameworks that guide our conversations around AI, and how we can maximize the benefits and minimize the harms of this emerging technology.

Speakers:
Étienne Brown, Associate Professor of Philosophy, San José State University (moderator);
Charlton McIlwain, Vice Provost for Faculty Development, Pathways & Public Interest Technology, New York University;
Priya Kannan, Dean, Lucas College and Graduate School of Business, SJSU

Designing Organizations for Inclusive Technologies

This panel explores the crucial link between organizational design and inclusive technology. Experts will discuss how intentional design through the lens of technology can foster a culture of belonging, leading to more equitable and impactful outcomes. The panelists will discuss actionable insights that can be applied to foster inclusivity

Speakers:
Raymar Hampshire,Product Lead, Sociotechnical and Inclusive Learning (Braid), University of Michigan;
Darra Hofman, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator, School of Information, San José State University;
Leslie Kennedy, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Technology Services, The California State University;
Dan Nathan-Roberts, Ph.D., Associate Professor, San José State University (moderator)

The Power of Data in Social Justice: Insights and Careers in Public Interest Technology (STUDENT TRACK)

In this workshop, students will hear from two Data Scientists at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) about their journeys to public interest technology work, their day-to-day work on issues at the intersection of civil rights and technology, and the important role of robust data analytics within non-profit organizations. Through a discussion, Q&A, and case study, the session will give participants a greater understanding of the many pathways for getting into the public interest technology field and some of the important (but often under discussed) aspects of working as a public interest technologist.

Speakers:
Marissa Gerchick, Data Scientist and Algorithmic Justice Specialist, ACLU;
Tobi Jegede, Data Scientist and Algorithmic Justice Specialist, ACLU

Networking Break