The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a $1.5 million grant to UB and its partners to enhance the engineering workforce diversity and decrease fossil fuel environmental effects. Led by Texas Tech University, the three-year project includes Texas A&M University and Howard University and aims to equip students from minority-serving institutions with skills to reduce carbon emissions. The research will concentrate on extracting hydrogen from shale gas reservoirs to promote it as a clean and economical energy source for various sectors. Haiqing Lin, a professor at UB, is a key figure in the project, focusing on developing a membrane to support hydrogen production through gasification. This collaboration showcases the combined efforts of universities with diverse expertise to advance technology and workforce diversity while addressing carbon emission challenges.