Stories
PUBLIC INTEREST TECH IN PRACTICE
The Everett Framework for Social Good – Alexandra’s Story
I hope to see Everett and its framework, or at least a similar learning model, at more schools. I know that's something we’ve talked about in the program for a long time. I hope to see more UC students especially, since we now have an online version of our...
Building Confidence in the Everett Program – Mai’s Story
The Everett Program gave me the opportunity to collaboratively govern a program as an undergrad, and for the first time in my life see myself as a proactive agent of social change. It gave me the confidence that I could learn and apply almost any technology, if I...
Understanding Colonial Structures – Nona’s Story
Understanding the colonial structures in our lives and in the lives of underrepresented communities that experience, or have historically experienced, the epicenters of colonialism can help us intentionally address decolonizing technology in our Everett projects....
How Higher Education Failed Me as a Student – Milo’s Story
What I remember the most about my time at community college were my rides home on the train; looking out the window after a long day of classes, watching the sunset as I listened to my favorite albums. I remember getting strawberry milk tea with my friends and...
Growth and Confidence – Rachel Tuggy’s Story
I learned some basics in filming, audio recording, working with Audacity, which is sound editing software, and quite a lot with Adobe Premiere, the video editing software I used to create a longer interview video. Our little team gained confidence in...
The Everett Philosophy in Action – Isabelle’s Story
The “Heads'' or “minds for change” aspect of the program is geared towards having an understanding of social justice issues, the systems they exist and are perpetuated in, as well as an understanding of technology and the power of tech in communication...
Navigating Partner Communication – Morgan’s Story
In order to ensure that we completed our project in a timely manner, we began to ask our partners for what we needed. After waiting weeks for replies about important information we were requesting, we realized that we needed to be more assertive....
