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PIT@UMass has raised $ 1,076 from 10 Gifts!
PIT@UMass
Help the Public Interest Technology Initiative Provide High Impact Experiential Learning Experiences

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AI for the Commonwealth Internship Program – Governor Presentations

In today’s world, the responsible creation, use, and management of technology and AI are core competencies needed for workforce development and societal advancement. The Public Interest Technology Initiative (PIT@UMass) focuses on developing these competencies. Our programming builds knowledge, skills, and experiences that empower students, faculty and citizens—all of us—to positively navigate the complex, sociotechnical world we live in.

PIT@UMass is prepared to serve students and faculty wherever they are on their educational journey with programming that includes:

  • PIT Residential Academic Program for incoming students to find and build PIT community and ease the transition to college life
  • Intro to PIT (Gen Ed) class for all students across campus
  • PIT Undergraduate Certificate to document skills and knowledge
  • PIT Clinics Course with opportunities for hands-on, real-world, experiential learning projects sponsored by cross-sector partners
  • High-impact fellowship and internship programs like AI for the Commonwealth        (pictured above)
  • PIT online Graduate Certificate
  • Interdisciplinary and creative Faculty Fellows program

Your support of PIT@UMass enables our students to develop and realize socially responsible solutions to the challenges of a technology-driven world. We are grateful for every dollar donated and will use the money for scholarships for student internships and high-impact learning experiences.

PIT serves as a critical foundation for 21st century education, for people who create technologies, and for those who work with them, which is all of us.

Thank you!



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$1,000
MCICS - Dean's Opportunity Fund $1,000 challenge!
When CICS reaches 50 gifts of any size to any area during UMassGives, a $1,000 gift from CICS past parents, Richard and Jan Sharp will be unlocked for the Dean’s Opportunity Fund, which provides flexible support for the college and the students we serve.
50 / 50 Gifts
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$2,000
MCICS - Dean's Opportunity Fund $2,000 challenge!
When CICS receives a total of 100 gifts of any size to any area during UMassGives, a $2,000 gift from Shujian Liu '18 PhD will be unlocked for the Dean’s Opportunity Fund.
100 / 100 Gifts
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$10,000
MCICS - Dean's Opportunity Fund $10,000 challenge!
When CICS receives 200 gifts of any size to an area you love during UMassGives, a $10,000 gift from a generous supporter will be unlocked for the Dean’s Opportunity Fund, a fund that provides flexible support of the college and the students we serve.
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University-wide $10,000 match!
Beginning at 4 p.m. on April 30 we will be matching the first $100 of every gift made until we have matched $10,000 in gifts. Hurry and make your gift now before the matching funds run out!
$10,000 MATCHED
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Leaderboard
Power Hour #1
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 10-11 a.m. EDT on April 29 will win a $2,000 bonus!
Rank Prize Department/Group/RSO/Fund Donors
1 $2,000 Student Alumni Association 128
2 $1,000 UMass Women into Leadership 112
3 $500 Dept. of Food Science 90
4 $500 Golf Club 53
5 $500 iCons 40
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Power Hour #2
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 12-1 p.m. EDT on April 29 will win a $2,000 bonus!
Rank Prize Department/Group/RSO/Fund Donors
1 $2,000 Women's Club Ice Hockey 180
2 $1,000 Women's Rugby 95
3 $500 Department of Polymer Science and Engineering. 71
4 $500 UWW Completion Fund 57
5 $500 PRSSA 51
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Power Hour #3
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 3-4 p.m. EDT on April 29 will win a $2,000 bonus!
Rank Prize Department/Group/RSO/Fund Donors
1 $2,000 Men's Rugby 175
2 $1,000 Field Hockey 102
3 $500 Women's Lacrosse 96
4 $500 New2 U 78
5 $500 Baseball 54
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Power Hour #4
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 6-7 p.m. EDT on April 29 will win a $2,000 bonus!
Rank Prize Department/Group/RSO/Fund Donors
1 $2,000 Women's Ultimate Frisbee 153
2 $1,000 Club Water Polo 131
3 $500 S#arp Attitude 117
4 $500 Doo Wop Shop 98
5 $500 Choral Dilemma 70
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Leaderboard
Power Hour #5
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 11 a.m. - noon EDT on April 30 will win a $2,000 bonus!
Rank Prize Department/Group/RSO/Fund Donors
1 $2,000 Stonewall Center 196
2 $1,000 Club Swim 127
3 $500 Minutemen Racing 97
4 $500 Comparative Literature Program 56
5 $500 Film Studies Program 50
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Leaderboard
Power Hour #6
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 1-2 p.m. EDT on April 30 will win a $2,000 bonus!
Rank Prize Department/Group/RSO/Fund Donors
1 $2,000 Minuteman Marching 193
2 $1,000 Women's Rowing 106
3 $500 Center for Women and Community 78
4 $500 WMUA 63
5 $500 Board of Student Businesses 61
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Power Hour #7
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 2-3 p.m. EDT on April 30 will win a $2,000 bonus!
Rank Prize Department/Group/RSO/Fund Donors
1 $2,000 Men's Club Rowing 268
2 $1,000 The Massachusetts Daily Collegian 189
3 $500 CLACLS 62
4 $500 Men's Club Volleyball 48
5 $500 Fencing Club 39
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Power Hour #8
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 8-9 p.m. EDT on April 30 will win a $2,000 bonus!
Rank Prize Department/Group/RSO/Fund Donors
1 $2,000 Duly Noted 259
2 $1,000 UMass EMS 118
3 $500 Vietnamese Student Association 109
4 $500 Mock Trial Team 96
5 $500 InterVarsity Christian Fellowship 90
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