NYU Alliance for
Public Interest Technology
At the forefront of global research and thought leadership, the New York University Alliance for Public Interest Technology (NYUA-PIT) consists of a dynamic group of interdisciplinary experts organized and supported by NYU’s Center for Faculty Advancement.
As an institution committed to advancing the field of Public Interest Technology (PIT) we support students, foster interdisciplinary research among faculty, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders in public, private, government, and community entities to put PIT principles into action. The Alliance for PIT is rooted in a community-centric philosophy, ensuring technology aligns with societal needs, maximizes access to opportunity, and minimizes the risk of technology harms.
Spotlight on Impact
Ethics in STEM Education: A Conversation with Manny Patole
“Ethics must be central to STEM,” says Manny Patole of NYU CUSP. He urges students to ask the right questions, challenges data exploitation, and calls for “fair trade data” to empower communities.
Upcoming PIT Opportunities
Open Data Week 2025
Open Data Week rallies NYC’s civic tech and open data communities and offers opportunities for more people to learn about and engage with municipal public data.
Dates:
March 22–30, 2025
ComPITence Framework
A PIT-UN–funded skills project aimed at building an adaptable framework to prepare university graduates for the ethical and societal challenges of the evolving digital age as future Public Interest Technologists.
Grant for Undergraduate STEM Teaching
An NSF grant supporting projects to improve STEM teaching and learning for undergrads—what works and for whom.
Deadline:
July 16, 2025
NYU and the NYU Alliance for PIT are proud members of New America’s
Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN)