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VOLUME 2  |  MARCH 2023

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This month, learn the hows and whys behind institutionalizing PIT on your campus from a range of experts across the Public Interest Tech University Network.

We also have in-depth reports, a federal funding guide
and upcoming opportunities and events. Program Manager Brenda Perea's update includes our fast-approaching Network Challenge, and meet Sheetal Dhir, PIT-UN's new MSI / Equity Fellow through our Q&A.

And don't forget: today at 2 pm ET, we'll hear from Brittany Wampler (Cleveland State) and Shoshanah Cohen (Stanford) on a panel with three young PIT practitioners discussing Building the PIT Career Pipeline. Our Open RFP for PIT Career Fairs closes in just two weeks.
 
 
PIT-UN's Faculty Fellow Sylvester Johnson explains how to unlock support from leaders and colleagues as you seek to institutionalize PIT on your campus.
 
DataWorks builds partnerships and offers paid work opportunities to local community members. "At a time when higher education is under question and under attack, demonstrating how we produce value locally is not just ethically right but politically sensible."  (Carl DiSalvo, Georgia Tech)
"Thanks to my comprehensive PIT education, the work I do every day is addressing the foundational questions about tech that really drive me – and that I hope will drive change in the industry." (Toby Shulruff, Arizona State University)
"I want to make the case here for why it’s essential to bridge the gap between the humanities and STEM fields as we all seek to further institutionalize our PIT programs." (Deb Donig, Cal Poly)
HBCU Member Stillman's public interest technology programs continue to grow. Dr. Warrick reflects on her journey and her hopes for Stillman’s future as she prepares to retire in June, 2023.
 
 
From the Desk of Program Manager Brenda Perea
Our 2023 Working Groups are off and running, 2021 Network Challenge projects share out progress, our Build a PIT Career Fair RFP is open – and the 2023 Network Challenge is fast approaching!
Q&A with Sheetal Dhir, MSI/Equity Fellow
Sheetal sat down with our second-newest team member, Communications & Events Manager Kip Dooley, to discuss why she joined PIT-UN, what she’s learning from our members, and her professional superpowers.
 
 
 
A groundbreaking effort to encourage transdisciplinary dialogue and advocate for the development of PIT, from Roba Abbas of the University of Wollongong and Katina Michael of Arizona State University.
 
 
 
 
 
New Certificates & Degrees from PIT-UN Members
Looking to brush up your skills or find a new degree program? PIT-UN Members continue to add new educational offerings, including:

  • Graduate Certificate in Data Science for Social Impact (Case Western University)
  • Society 5.0 (Ohio State University)
  • College Credit Certificate in GIS Technology (Miami Dade College)
  • Master’s of Science in Public Interest Technology (Arizona State University)
 
Student Video Contest
Congratulations to our First Prize Winner, Leah Kaplan, a Ph.D student at George Washington University exploring how PIT can shape the future of transportation.

Congrats as well to our Runners-Up, Yamilet Vasquez and Jenna Onion from the College of Staten Island.
 
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