News & Events
Feature articles, media, and Lectures highlighting the work of UMass Amherst public interest technologists.
Intro to Public Interest Technology: Semester Highlights
This past semester, Dr. Francine Berman led the first “Introduction to Public Interest Technology” class. Students explored the socio-technical world and pragmatic strategies for promoting
University of Massachusetts Amherst Announces New Certificate in Public Interest Technology
In partnership with the Information Technology program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst), the Public Interest Technology Initiative (PIT@UMass) is pleased to announce
April 27 Event: Elaine Marieb College of Nursing Faculty to Present at American Academy of Nursing Policy Dialogue
Jessica Dillard-Wright, 2023 PIT@UMass Fellow and Assistant Professor in the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing will participate in the American Academy o f Nursing Policy
April 19 Event: Environmental Justice and Social Equity Meet Energy Research
Do you work in Environmental Justice? Do you work at the nexus of Social Equity? Do you work in Energy Research? Do you want to figure
PIT@UMass Announces 2023 Faculty Fellowship Recipients
The Public Interest Technology Initiative at UMass is excited to announce the recipients of its 2023 Faculty Fellowship Program. This program, launched one year ago,
Bridging Ethics and Technology in a Fast-changing World
This past month, UMass Amherst highlighted PIT@UMass and its goal to “reboot” higher education so students and faculty are better equipped to address the challenges