2020 PIT / UN CONVENING | Real World PIT Applications For Students
Channel: New America
Date: 2020-12-02

Being hands-on is one of the best ways to learn
a new skill and immerse yourself in a community. Most college and graduate students pursue internships and summer employment to gain practical knowledge and experience in their chosen fields. 

With PIT, however, this can be difficult since the discipline is still emerging and evolving. During our discussion we will outline some of the best ways to get students involved in PIT-related activities both in and out of academia to help them get a jump start on their career path. 

Moderator: 
Karen Bannan, New America 

Speakers:
Kathleen M. Cumiskey, City University of New York; Leslie Garvin, Stanford University; Erhardt Graeff, Olin College of Engineering; Gregory Johnson, Miami Dade College


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