Penn State joins Public Interest Technology University Network Penn State has joined Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN), a Public Interest Technology project focused on fostering collaborations between colleges and universities committed to growing the public interest technology field and educating the next generation of civic-minded technology experts. Image: Public Interest Technology University Network Penn State joins Public Interest Technology University Network Samantha Chavanic April 22, 2021 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State has joined the Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN), a public interest technology partnership managed by New America focused on fostering collaborations between colleges and universities committed to growing the public interest technology field and educating the next generation of civic-minded technology experts.