Data Science Institute
Center for Technological Responsibility, Reimagination and Redesign

Get Involved

We're interested in collaborating with people at all stages of their education and in a wide range of disciplines.

Get Involved

We're interested in collaborating with people at all stages of their education and in a wide range of disciplines.

Joining CNTR is an opportunity to connect with a community that believes in real engagement and meaningful relationships. We're not just about adding another line to your resume; we're about building experiences and connections that will enrich your academic journey and beyond. 

Come discover how our commitment to meaningful affiliation can help you grow, learn, and thrive alongside individuals who are passionate and driven.

For Students

Whether joining a current research project, contributing to papers or reports, creating media, or helping us get new programming up and running, there are many ways students can participate with CNTR.

You might be: 

  • a problem-solving Architect, keen to prototype and develop open-source tools, or
  • an Advocate passionate about public discourse and educating others on tech's impact on civil rights, or
  • a collaborative Connector looking to build partnerships and ensure responsible tech development, or
  • a creative Storyteller eager to explore technology's influence through narrative and media, or
  • some combination of any or all of the above!

At CNTR, we offer a place for you.

Who:

you like to solve problems and prototype solutions

Why:

you want to create practical, scalable solutions for bias, privacy, and accountability

How:

  • conduct technical audits
  • contribute to papers
  • build open source tools

Who:

you like collaborating with others and making connections

Why:

you want to ensure holistic development of technology

How:

  • build partnerships across interest groups
  • contribute to CNTR Career Resources
  • help us create the new mentorship program

Who:

you are highly engaged with public discourse

Why:

you want to educate the public on how tech affects civil rights and democracy

How:

  • contribute to  policy discussions
  • participate in our Summer School

Who:

you're visually or narratively creative

Why:

you want to explore tech's impact through media and narrative

How:

  • produce short films, essays
  • create experiences for University community
  • publish podcasts or graphic novels

Discover how your unique skills and interests can contribute to building a better future with technology, and know that you're welcome to explore and embody any and all of these roles within our vibrant community.

Are you ready to get involved?  Reach out to CNTR Program Manager, Meredith Mendola, to get started.

More Ways to Connect

Please contact us at cntr-info@brown.edu if you’d like to be involved with the CNTR.  

You might be able to join a research project or a reading group or even propose your own idea!  We occasionally have undergraduate research assistant positions available - just search “CNTR” in Workday.

To join our Slack community, reach out to one of our undergraduate communications coordinators, Anjali Bhimani or Sharanya Jain.