Student Groups

The Responsible Technology Coalition 

An interdisciplinary organization of graduate students focused on collaboration with people from diverse industries to discuss technology’s impact on society.  Group members participate in events including guest speakers, graduate student research presentations, book and journal clubs, and open forums.The RTC is actively recruiting new members to help plan new and diverse events and shape the future of the organization.  Visit the RTC Website.

Group leadership team:

• Michelle Ciccone – Department of Communications
• Oscar Youngquist – CICS
• Aimen Gaba – CICS
• Allison Poh, CICS 

Public Interest Technology Club

Recently approved by the Manning College of Computer and Information Sciences, this group is planning many activities for the spring semester, including guest speaker meetings, debate competitions, and collaboration with various groups within the UMass.  Visit the PIT Club Website.

Group lead: Aastha Agrawal –  Undergraduate student, Computer Science and Psychology majors