AI in Higher Education

According to a new report from the Silfen Forum at the University of Pennsylvania, women in AI are underrepresented in leadership not due to lack of talent, but due to invisible barriers in mentorship access. This gap persists even as female enrollment in AI programs rises. How can we fix leadership pipelines in AI education? The answer isn’t just more scholarships — it’s structured sponsorship. The data shows that mentorship, not just ability, determines who gets seen and promoted. This is a systemic issue, not a personal one. We must audit who gets mentored, who gets visibility, and who gets invited to lead. The future of AI should be shaped by those who can, not just those who are connected. Learn more from the original report: https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/silfen-forum-penn-women-talk-leadership-mentorship-and-trailblazing Source: https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/silfen-forum-penn-women-talk-leadership-mentorship-and-trailblazing View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request.