PIT and Belchertown Collaborate to Promote Resposible use of AI in Municipal Government
PIT@UMass leaders put on AI Safety and Literacy workshop for Belchertown employees and collaborate to promote responsible use of AI in municipal government.
PIT-NE Celebrates Inaugural Impact Technology Fellowship Cohort During Community Showcase
The event celebrated the culmination of Public Interest Technology-New England's innovative full-time, six-week pilot fellowship that combined experiential learning, PIT skill building, mentoring, and professional development to empower a new generation of public interest technologists.
Exhibit Celebrates UMass Faculty and Student Public Interest Technology Research
On April 2, 2024 the UMass Libraries hosted an opening reception for an exhibit celebrating public interest technology related research and works of art by UMass faculty and students.
April 30 Event: An Introduction to Educational Measurement and Psychometrics
Join the Responsible Technology Coalition for a presentation from Kevin O'Rourke, PhD candidate from the College of Education...
April 2 Event: Opening Reception for Public Interest Technology Research Exhibit
Please join Public Interest Technology at UMass (PIT@UMass), the Responsible Technology Coalition (graduate student club), the PIT-Club (undergraduate club), Sophia Schweik and Morgan Miller of the BDIC program, and the UMass Amherst Libraries for an opening reception for the PIT x UMass Research Exhibit.
March 8 Event: Voices of Data Science – Responsible AI
Discover the diverse career paths within the realm of data science by attending the Voices of Data Science 2024 (VDS) conference on March 8, 2024, at the Campus Center Auditorium from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This student-run conference will feature discussions with accomplished data scientists, networking with peers, mentors and industry sponsors, and the opportunity to showcase work in the student poster session. The VDS conference, which this year will focus on responsible AI, aims to build a strong and inclusive network of data scientists with a shared vision to use data science for the common good. Voices of Data Science 2024 promises: Insightful talks by data scientists centered on responsible AI applications across various industries. Technical workshops (limited to 30 students per workshop; separate registration required after pre-registration). A cross-disciplinary student poster competition…