Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN) Awards William & Mary Nearly $200,000 For Two Grants
Two William & Mary interdisciplinary projects, one of which is based jointly at William & Mary Law School and the Raymond A. Mason School of Business, were awarded nearly $200,000 by Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN).
Run by New America, PIT-UN is a consortium of 43 academic institutions committed to building the field of public interest technology and growing a new generation of civic-minded technologists. Among its many activities, PIT-UN runs an annual “Network Challenge,” funded through the generous support of the Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Mastercard Impact Fund, Siegel Family Endowment, Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, Schmidt Futures, and Raikes Foundation.
On November 2, 2021, New America announced they have awarded 31 grants totaling $3.61 million dollars to 24 unique PIT-UN members, which include the W&M Cybersecurity Awareness Initiative and the W&M Digital Inclusion Initiative.
