Georgetown Technology Policy Initiative

Student run org @Georgetown | Foster cross-campus community | Discuss the impacts of tech

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Big thanks to Jordan Miller for an amazing convo on Web3, Blockchain, and the Future of Governance, and for sharing @circle's work in the digital currency space! What a great way to conclude the Civic Tech Conversations this semester! Shout out to @BeeckCenter for co-hosting!

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Grateful for the insightful conversation with Milda Aksamitauskas and Steven Luongo on designing government websites for equitable service delivery! Thanks to @BeeckCenter for co-hosting! #GovWebDesign #EquitableServices

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Great discussion with Braden on Public Policy Perspectives of Big (& not so big) Tech Companies! We explored how @Pinterest collaborates with civic society, researchers & legislators to tackle issues like child mental health & social media. Thanks to @BeeckCenter for co-hosting!

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Best of luck with your work at the Baltimore Digital Services team!

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Had a great convo with @switzerly about public-private partnerships at the local level & why they matter! The game to tackle a govt problem was not only fun but also highlighted the complexity of partnerships. Thanks to Shelby for their insights & to @BeeckCenter for cohosting!

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Thank you to @pintomar43 and @Arodalv, two of our wonderful @McCourtSchool and @BeeckCenter alumni, for sharing their professional journeys and providing valuable insights on breaking into the public interest technology field, in a conversation co-hosted by the Beeck Center!

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Insightful #CivicTech convo with @smossdc on the future of #TechPolicy! Discussed landmark legislation, key actors, & the upcoming Gonzalez v. Google court case & its impact on Section 230. Big thanks to @BeeckCenter for co-hosting the Civic Tech Conversations!

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Excited to kick off our first 2023 Spring Civic Tech Conversations co-hosted with @BeeckCenter this Wed! Thanks to Prof. Evan Barba for an enlightening conversation on Understanding the Language of Technology, including the inner workings of #AI and how to de-blackbox it!

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Exciting news! We are launching the Ideathon Sprint for students passionate about tech and policy! Join us in Paris for a sponsored trip and collaborative workshop to spark innovative ideas and make a positive impact on the world. Apply at https://t.co/ZktOb299jQ Deadline is 1/30

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Interested in a tech career in govt? Join us on 12/14 at 1PM ET for a virtual Career Fair and meet with digital service teams currently hiring! Organized in partnership with @digitalsnet, @USDResponse, @TechTalentProj, and @publicgoodtech. RSVP here: https://t.co/jArZJhxk4x

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"Why are tech companies not in DC? How to balance cybersecurity and innovation?" Thank you to John Gossart for a great conversation on Digital Transformation & Innovation, during our last Civic Tech Conversations, co-hosted with @BeeckCenter and @TechGeorgetown last Wednesday!

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Proud to offer this opportunity with @BeeckCenter @USDResponse @publicgoodtech @gutechpolicy @TechTalentProj @CodingItForward! Lots of great resources for technologists who want to make a difference!

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The event will take place this Thursday 11/17 at 2:30 PM on the Georgetown main campus in Old North Student Lounge.

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Interested in blockchains, web 3.0, and digital assets like crypto and NFT? Join us for a conversation with Jason Allegrante, the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer @FireblocksHQ, the leading company in the web 3.0 digital assets industry! RSVP here: https://t.co/898lRBlXvQ

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during our fourth Civic Tech Conversations co-hosted with @BeeckCenter and @TechGeorgetown yesterday!

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"How do digital affordability and access relate to international relations and data sovereignty? How does digital inclusion at the individual level differ from the national/international level?" Thank you to @EstherTetruas for a great discussion on Digital Equity & Inclusion

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Looking forward to discussing "Digital Equity & Inclusion" with @EstherTetruas next Wednesday, for the fourth Civic Tech Conversations session, co-hosted with @BeeckCenter and @TechGeorgetown!

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Though map from the discussion on AI, the IoT, and Infrastructure Politics with @LauraDeNardis and @EmilyTav from the Civic Tech Conversations that happened last Wednesday! Check out the link for more details! https://t.co/494pu2S5r2

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@hdomaguirre @BeeckCenter @TechGeorgetown Good question! We will look into the paid version of miro that allows for collaboration without a miro account. In the meantime, we can DM you an invitation link to join this board as a commenter!

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Check out this miro board if you are interested in the thought map we created for the Civic Tech Conversations seminar series, co-hosted with @BeeckCenter and @TechGeorgetown! We will continue to build upon this until the last session on 11/30! https://t.co/aAta3alJyr

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"What is the internet? How does infrastructure associate with power?" Thank you to @LauraDeNardis and @EmilyTav for an in-depth dive on AI, the IoT, and Infrastructure Politics, during our third Civic Tech Conversations co-hosted with @BeeckCenter & @TechGeorgetown yesterday!