AI Mentorship and Funding for Women Leaders

I’m excited to visit with students in the Applied Technology course at University of Nebraska at Omaha about how we’re leveraging generative AI to connect Nebraska’s workforce to opportunity. The course is taught by Dr. Ada-Rhodes Short, the 2025 Nebraska Women in Tech Diversity Champion of the Year, recognized for her leadership in inclusive tech education. AI has become a true thought partner in our work, helping refine ideas, connect concepts, and accelerate impact. One of my go-to tools is Google’s NotebookLM, which I recently used to turn the 37-page “ImagiNE” report developed by the Nebraska Department of Revenue and Nebraska Department of Economic Development on Nebraska’s job growth into a short video overview (linked below). AI can inspire new ideas, but it never replaces critical thinking. The future belongs to those who understand the source, think deeply, and use these tools to work smarter. Video overview: https://lnkd.in/gE84K2Jv Read the full “ImagiNE” report here: https://lnkd.in/gHTGV9xk #AI #Innovation #FutureOfWork #Nebraska #WorkforceDevelopment #TechEducation

AI is transforming every aspect of life — and William & Mary is leading the way. From launching the new School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics to grassroots initiatives like the W&M AI Club, the university is preparing students to thrive in an AI-driven world. Faculty and alumni are shaping global conversations on ethics, law, security, and innovation, while projects range from combating disinformation to using AI for wildlife conservation. With a blend of liberal arts, tech fluency, and lifelong learning, W&M is equipping leaders to harness AI responsibly and creatively for the challenges ahead. #WilliamAndMary #AIInnovation #FutureReady #HigherEd #TechLeadership

Can Empire AI be a national model for public-interest AI research? In a new U.S. News & World Report essay, philanthropist and Empire AI board chair Tom Secunda argues that America’s leadership in artificial intelligence will depend on expanding access to cutting-edge research infrastructure — and cites Empire AI as a blueprint for how the U.S. can support innovation. As Secunda writes: “In my home state of New York, we launched Empire AI… to build and offer AI computation to scientists and researchers… By pooling these resources, Empire AI can offer cutting-edge computing power that would otherwise be fragmented and inaccessible to any individual institution. This democratizes access to AI tools, enabling researchers across fields to explore breakthroughs without being locked into private platforms.” He also notes that Empire AI is already helping attract talent and catalyze innovation in New York: “These initiatives help ensure that breakthroughs strengthen regional economies instead of being siphoned off exclusively to Silicon Valley or overseas.” Empire AI is proud to play a role in advancing academic research, training the next generation of AI leaders, and supporting innovation that serves the public good. As this essay highlights, there is growing national conversation about how America can expand access to high-performance computing to empower universities, researchers, and communities across the country. 🔗 Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/eQPWezTU In partnership with the New York State Executive Chamber, Empire AI brings together: The State University of New York, The City University of New York, Columbia University, Cornell University and Cornell Tech, New York University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Flatiron Institute at the Simons Foundation. #EmpireAI #ArtificialIntelligence #AcademicResearch #Innovation #PublicGood #HigherEd #AIInfrastructure #ResearchComputing #AIForGood

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is revolutionizing work, education, and competition, empowering organizations that effectively leverage data, AI, and machine learning to make more informed and sustainable decisions. The ATCx Unlocking Data Science & AI 2025 event convenes business leaders, technologists, and educators to examine the innovative applications of AI and data science across both academic and industrial sectors. This global virtual event, featuring insights from Altair experts, academic leaders, and industry pioneers, aims to equip decision-makers, educators, and professionals with actionable knowledge, proven use cases, and forward-looking perspectives. Presented live across two time zones and translated into eight languages, ATCx is designed to inspire, inform, and empower a global audience. Registration is now open for those seeking to learn more. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dUHNNisP #AltairPartner #AI #datascience #hpc #dataanalytics #rapidminor #digitalproducts #connectingdata #mendix #panopticon Abhijit kulkarni Dr. LAXMINARAYAN KRISHNAPPA Amar Javalekar Altair

I am glad to share that University of Cincinnati is moving forward with several exciting AI initiatives under the Bearcats AI Ready! Banner with the support of the AI Enablement Community of Practice and powered by University of Cincinnati Digital Technology Solutions. These efforts include a new AI website, expanded training opportunities, and the transition of BearcatGPT from pilot to enterprise with access to all faculty, staff, and students. We’re also launching AI-driven Socratic Tutors to support student learning in 10 math and statistics courses (to expand to other areas soon) and working with other areas across the university to implement key use cases to support academic and operational needs. https://lnkd.in/gtQgrYfZ Our goal is to enable responsible, practical adoption of AI across the university, supporting both academic and operational needs, as we move forward on our digital transformation journey. #universityofcincinnati #bearcats #ai #digitaltransformation

College admissions are changing — and data is leading the way. 📊Our latest feature explores how NextFour, a new platform designed by Silicon Valley innovators, is helping students and families make smarter, more affordable choices on their path to higher education. Learn how data, AI, and accessibility are reshaping the admissions journey. 📘Read the full story in the latest Insight Into Academia issue: https://lnkd.in/eB8djmww #HigherEd #CollegeAdmissions #AcademicInnovation #InsightIntoAcademia #EdTech

Industrial Visit by CSE (AI & ML) Department to MITCON – 16th October 2025 A total of 150 students from the Department of CSE (AI & ML), accompanied by faculty coordinators Dr. Premanand Ghadekar, Dr. Amruta Amune, Prof. Ravishankar C. Bhaganagare, and Prof. Ashlesha Sawant, visited MITCON Consultancy and Engineering Services Ltd for an interactive session on the real-world applications of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics. The Objective of the visit was to expose students to real-world AI/ML applications, bridge theory and practice, and promote academic–industry collaboration. The outcome of the visit was they gained practical insights, understood AI-driven decision-making, and strengthened ties with industry experts. #VITPune #IndustrialVisit #AIML #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #DataAnalytics #TechEducation #FutureReady #IndustryConnect #Innovation #ExperientialLearning #StudentDevelopment #AcademicExcellence #realworldlearning

AI is transforming how universities discover, teach, and compete for research impact. But real leadership demands more than ambition, it demands the right infrastructure. In this episode of NEXTnow, we explore how next-generation data centres are enabling universities to scale AI research faster, support cross-disciplinary collaboration, and attract top global talent. Hear how digital foundations built for power, scalability and sustainability are redefining academic excellence in the AI era. ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://hubs.la/Q03RfB7h0 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://hubs.la/Q03RfBd10 #NEXTnow #AIInfrastructure #UniversityResearch #NEXTDC

Thrilled to Share my Latest Publication! 🚀📚 I’m honored to have contributed a chapter titled “Building Artificial Intelligence Literacy Skills for AI Competency Development in Higher Learning Institutions” (co-authored with Dr. Everlyn Anduvare) to the newly released volume AI-Driven Revolution: Transforming the Business Landscape, published by World Scientific. This timely collection, edited by Dr. Tereza Raquel Merlo (University of North Texas), explores how artificial intelligence is transforming industries, education, and society. Our chapter emphasizes the importance of AI literacy as a cornerstone for ethical, equitable, and future-ready higher education. 🔗 Get your copy and learn! https://lnkd.in/gAPrhC_N #AILiteracy #HigherEducation #AIinEducation #WorldScientific #DigitalTransformation

Whether a young person has access to emergent technologies in school in Scotland can depend on their catchment area. I'd like to see Scotland take a leading role in giving young people access to the technological tools they'll need in the very near future. Over the past year and a half at Dog and Fox I’ve worked with young people, educators, and in local communities to understand how people are navigating the rapid proliferation of AI in their day-to-day lives, particularly in education. For me, it’s about trust, equity, participation, and making sure everyone can meaningfully take part. I joined egg at a gathering at The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel headed up by business leaders Nathalie Agnew FCIPR, Mairi McInnes and Irene Roberts exploring emerging uses of AI for business. I was curious to hear how others are building safe, human ways of working with AI right now. There was a real mix of feeling in the room: from begrudging acceptance, to total delight, to careful conversations about safeguarding for vulnerable and young people. Some even said they felt a bit embarrassed to admit they use AI tools for work. One statistic that Kylie Reid mentioned that really struck me was that two-thirds of business leaders say they would NOT hire someone who doesn't have AI literacy skills.* That made me pause and reflect on how the design I've been creating with Data Education in Schools and Professor Judy Robertson around a new curriculum for AI Literacy in Scotland feel all the more urgent. So for now, I want to draw everyone's attention to the fact that not every school in Scotland is equal when it comes to access to these new technologies. Certainly, job roles are changing, and I loved hearing from the brilliant women on the panel about how that's actually a positive, that there are whole new unexplored avenues waiting to be discovered. One question I didn't get to ask is this: How do we make sure we're giving the next generation of business leaders in Scotland (who are now at secondary school) the access they need to explore and shape AI technologies? * https://lnkd.in/eRRV2t9E