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SUMMARY:NYC PIT Pop Up at The Oculus
DESCRIPTION:The NYC PIT Pop-Up (aka NYC Public Interest Tech Pop-Up) is a temporary\, immersive\, pop-up event where technology\, art\, science\, and community converge. For ten days\, a storefront space in the South Concourse of the iconic Oculus/World Trade Center Transit Hub will become part gallery\, part workshop\, and part future commons. This shared space for co-creation and imagination will showcase how technology can be designed to serve justice\, equity\, and community empowerment. This event has been organized by the CUNY PIT Lab in partnership with BetaNYC and the support of the Public Interest Tech University Network (PIT-UN). \n\n\n\nThis event is free to the public. The space will be open Monday through Friday from 2pm to 8pm\, and Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 8pm. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Find Inside: \n\n\n\nDaily Demos & Performances: From civic tech tools to protest art and abolitionist projects\, partners across NYC will activate the space with opportunities for hands-on experiences \n\n\n\nVisioning Games: A collective narrative will emerge over the 10 days that will shape building a cross-sector space to generate opportunities for public interest tech in action for the future of New York City and beyond. \n\n\n\nFeedback Wall: People power is needed to direct the future of tech. Visitors will be encouraged to leave their ideas behind and invited to watch them grow even after they leave. \n\n\n\nZine Station: On-site PIT zine making with student and community partners. \n\n\n\nPartners & Voices: \n\n\n\nCUNY PIT Lab is teaming up with artists\, technologists\, justice organizers\, and nonprofits including: \n\n\n\n\nBetaNYC – Mapping for equity and open data demos\n\n\n\nNY PIT Regional Hub (members from Fordham\, NYU\, Columbia)\n\n\n\nPIT-UN.org\n\n\n\nCyberCollective – on surveillance and abolition\n\n\n\nRoadtrip Nation – Tech for Us documentary\n\n\n\nJustice-involved and immigrant rights groups\n\n\n\nScholars and students from across NYC\n\n\n\n\n…and more (zine makers\, musicians\, pop-up collaborators and neighbors!) \n\n\n\nwww.nycpitpopup.org \n\n\n\nAll media inquiries: PITLab@cuny.edu
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/nyc-pit-pop-up/
LOCATION:The Oculus\, 185 Greenwich St\, New York\, New York\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class or Training,Engagement Event,Speaker Event,Trainings,Workshop
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SUMMARY:State of the Map US 2025
DESCRIPTION:BetaNYC’s Fellowship Team will present at the State of the Map US conference in Boston\, Massachusetts!
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/state-of-the-map-us-2025/
LOCATION:Boston University Metcalf Trustee Center\, 1 Silber Way # 9\, Boston\, MA\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Event
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SUMMARY:Winter Open Data Week Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Hello Open Data fans! Join us at Randolph Beer in DUMBO for the Winter Open Data Week Meetup Happy Hour. Everyone is invited—bring your friends and let’s celebrate together!
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/winter-open-data-week-meetup/
LOCATION:Randolph Beer\, 82 Prospect St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Event
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SUMMARY:Can Generative AI Help Generate Support for Infrastructure Projects?
DESCRIPTION:Infrastructure projects work best when the communities served and impacted by proposed investments are engaged and informed early and effectively in the planning process. Visual renderings and data-driven maps explaining proposed works are a tool long used by the private sector to guide discussion about future outcomes with community stakeholders. But local governments typically lack the resources to produce accurate\, realistic renderings of committed infrastructure projects—let alone multiple possible designs. Generative AI\, however\, now offers a fast-expanding array of tools for creating photorealistic renderings and thematic maps that portray multiple options\, opening new possibilities for planning and public engagement. This session will explore how urban planners and community advocates are harnessing these new capabilities to engage community stakeholders earlier and more effectively\, to improve infrastructure projects and consolidate support as they seek federal funding. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nEmily Royall\, Smart City Administrator\, City of San Antonio\, Texas\n\n\n\nAshley Louie\, Chief Technology Officer\, BetaNYC\n\n\n\nDamiano Cerrone\, Co–Founder\, UrbanistAI
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/can-generative-ai-help-generate-support-for-infrastructure-projects/
LOCATION:Virtual\, New York City\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Event
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SUMMARY:Green Jobs and Cities: A Catalyst for Sustainable Urban Development
DESCRIPTION:Join New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) in an upcoming free symposium\, Green Cities: A Catalyst for Sustainable Urban Development! \nDiscover how cities like NYC are leading the fight against climate change and learn about Queens’ role in the clean energy transition. Plus\, our very own Ashley Louie will be part of the conversation!
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/green-jobs-and-cities-a-catalyst-for-sustainable-urban-development/
LOCATION:New York Hall of Science (NYSCI)\, 47-01 111th St\, Corona\, NY\, 11368\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Event
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SUMMARY:Public Interest Technology Workforce Development - CUNY IT Conference Presentation
DESCRIPTION:PIT@CUNY: Advancing Public Interest Technology Through Upskilling\, Data Collaboration and Community Tech Apprenticeships (Collaborating with AI for Teaching and Learning) \n\n\n\nPublic Interest Technology (PIT) is an emerging field focused on the development of technology that promotes social good\, sustainability and equity. PIT approaches are being applied to AI\, machine learning\, disaster prevention\, data science and cybersecurity\, with a mission to address societal challenges. CUNY\, with its 25 campuses across New York City\, is at the forefront of advancing these technologies in civic engagement\, education and economic growth. PIT@CUNY is dedicated to integrating social justice into the design and deployment of technology\, ensuring diverse access and equitable use of tech tools. This mission is driven by university-community and university-industry partnerships\, which are vital to fostering innovation and systemic change. \n\n\n\nThe CUNY PIT Lab\, as part of PIT@CUNY\, received FY 2024 funding from the NYC Tech Talent Pipeline to support two key initiatives. First\, the development of experiential learning opportunities through paid apprenticeships with BetaNYC\, designed to create pathways for CUNY students into PIT careers. Second\, the establishment of the CUNY PIT Lab as a regional hub\, promoting PIT to serve the diverse needs of New York City communities\, in alignment with CUNY’s mission of advancing upward mobility for all New Yorkers. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nJoshua Barnes\, Administrative Research Coordinator\, Office of Research\, CUNY Central Office\n\n\n\nEffie MacLachlan\, Director of Grants & Research Programs\, Office of Research\, CUNY Central Office\n\n\n\nKathleen Cumiskey\, Professor\, Psychology\, College of Staten Island\n\n\n\nBrendan Collins\, Executive Director\, New York City Tech Talent Pipeline\n\n\n\nNoel Hidalgo\, Executive Director\, BetaNYC\n\n\n\nJazzy Smith\, Civic Innovation Fellowship Director\, BetaNYC\n\n\n\nAnthoni Garcia\, Lab Coordinator\, CUNY PIT Lab\, CUNY
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/public-interest-technology-workforce-development-cuny-it-conference-presentation/
LOCATION:John Jay College of Criminal Justice\, 524 W 59th St\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Event
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SUMMARY:2024 Urban Tech Summit: Lightning Talk on FloodGen
DESCRIPTION:BetaNYC’s Ashley Louie presented at Cornell Tech’s Urban Tech Summit. She gave a lightning talk presentation on FloodGen\, our flood advocacy tool!
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/2024-urban-tech-summit-lightning-talk-on-floodgen/
LOCATION:Cornell Tech Verizon Executive Education Center\, 34 N Loop Rd\, New York\, NY\, 10044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Event
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SUMMARY:Education Council Consortium Presentation: NYC Public School Allocations and Budget Dashboard
DESCRIPTION:BetaNYC’s Ashley Louie and Audrey Leung presented the newly launched NYC Public School Allocations and Budget Dashboard to the Education Council Consortium!
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/education-council-consortium-presentation-nyc-public-school-allocations-and-budget-dashboard/
LOCATION:Virtual\, New York City\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Event
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SUMMARY:NYU CUSP Digital Civics\, Guest Speaker to present NYC Urban Heat Portal
DESCRIPTION:BetaNYC’s Ashley Louie presented on the various tools the Civic Innovation Lab has developed over the years\, and gave a sneak peek of the NYC Urban Heat portal!
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/nyu-cusp-digital-civics-guest-speaker-to-present-nyc-urban-heat-portal/
LOCATION:NYU CUSP\, 370 Jay St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Event
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SUMMARY:State of the Map US 2024
DESCRIPTION:BetaNYC’s Jazzy Smith\, Dimitri Mimy\, and Naeema Haque presented at the State of the Map US conference in Salt Lake City\, Utah! Catch their full presentation here: https://openstreetmap.us/events/state-of-the-map-us/2024/mapping-for-equity-project-update-how-betanycs-fellows-map-the/
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/state-of-the-map-us-2024/
LOCATION:University of Utah\, 201 Presidents' Cir\, Salt Lake City\, UT\, 84112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Event
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SUMMARY:Fordham University's Public Interest Technology Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Fordham University hosted their first Public Interest Technology Symposium to further advance the goals of PIT-UN. BetaNYC’s Noel Hidalgo\, Jazzy Smith and Erik Brown gave a presentation on the work we do!
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/fordham-universitys-public-interest-technology-symposium/
LOCATION:Fordham University\, 140 W 62nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T170000
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SUMMARY:Digital Civics Class at NYU CUSP
DESCRIPTION:BetaNYC’s Kate Nicholson and Vaishali Talwar presented to NYU CUSP students in their Digital Civics class. They gave a recap on who we are and what we do!
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/digital-civics-class-at-nyu-cusp/
LOCATION:NYU CUSP\, 370 Jay St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Event
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SUMMARY:State of the Map 2023
DESCRIPTION:BetaNYC’s Jazzy Smith and Zhi He presented at the State of the Map US conference in Richmond\, Virginia.
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/state-of-the-map-2023/
LOCATION:Virginia Commonwealth University\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23284\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Event
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