GW Introduces Public Interest Technology Scholars Program to Advance Civic-Minded Tech Conversations


March 8, 2024

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In the article "GW's Public Interest Technology Scholars Will Raise the Bar on Conversations about Tech and Civic Interest," GW Today reported on the creation of GW's Public Interest Technology (PIT) Scholars program this week, supported by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research. The inaugural PIT Scholars cohort includes three GW faculty members: 

Here is an excerpt from the article: “GW faculty can play an important role in facilitating technology in the public interest through research, education and service,” Vice Provost for Research Pamela Norris said. “In fact, there are many opportunities for GW to combine our historical strengths in fields like law, policy and international affairs with technology innovation to grow a new generation of civic-minded technologists and digitally fluent policymakers.”

Read the full article on GW Today.