TECH 5930

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TECH 5930
PiTech Impact Studio

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Public Interest Tech is defined by the deployment of technological expertise in service of the common good, often with a focus on under-resourced communities and needs. This course will address how leaders might use digital technology to: ? Assist communities in adapting and deploying digital tools to meet local public health priorities, such as food insecurity, social isolation, and healthcare access. ? Support public school systems in addressing pedagogical, equity, and privacy gaps of the software platforms they depend upon. ? Enable community participation in data collection and decision making ? Collaborate with stakeholders to apply digital tools and models in support of a more equitable and effective criminal justice system. ? Advise local policy makers on the externalities of emerging safety and surveillance technologies.


Prerequisites TECH 5900.

Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: Cornell Tech students.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2023SP, 2022SP, 2021SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  8581 TECH 5930   LEC 030

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    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

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    • Feb 12, 2026
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    • Mar 26, 2026
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    • Apr 30, 2026
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    • Feb 13, 2026
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    • Mar 27, 2026
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    • May 1, 2026

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Cornell Tech students.

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