LatinX in AI
Mentorship Program
Artificial Intelligence research and career mentoring.
Why do we need AI research mentoring?
Not everyone has access to experienced mentors!
"While most Latin American countries rate highly on the education index..."
"many LAC governments do not invest enough in technological research and development".
- Government AI Readiness Meta-Analysis for Latin America And The Caribbean
Barriers for Mentees
Unaware of Options
Local Expertise Limitations
Encouragement Gaps
Language Differences
Financial Hurdles
Lacking Role-models
Who Should Apply?
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LatinX Mentees
If you are a LatinX identifying early career professional or student that is currently (or planning) working on AI research and have an interest in being mentored by senior academics or industry professionals to improve your career during a three-month mentoring program that debuts at LXAI workshops co-located with prestigious AI and ML conferences.
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Mentors
If you are a LatinX professional or Ally currently working in Artificial Intelligence and would like to share your experience by acting as a mentor during a three-month mentoring program that concludes at LXAI workshops co-located with prestigious AI and ML conferences.
MENTORSHIP BENEFITS
Personalized Matching
Match for specialization, career level, timezone, and language preferences.
Research Guidance
Senior level researchers share their expertise in training, testing, and publishing their findings.
Accountability
Regular check-ins with your mentor ensure you are on track to achieving your goals.
Graduate School Advising
Learn best practices and tips for applying to graduate programs in your home country or abroad.