Texas Tech University's Assistant Professor Qingwang Yuan has been granted funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management for a project titled 'Incubating Next Generation Clean Energy Scientists and Engineers Through Minority-Scholar Exchange and In-Situ Hydrogen Production Research.' This initiative is part of a larger investment exceeding $17 million into 19 research projects aimed at advancing decarbonization and achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. The project involves collaboration with Texas A&M, Howard University, and the University at Buffalo, bringing together minority-serving institutions and non-MSIs to drive research in clean energy solutions. The focus is on preparing a diverse workforce and addressing critical gaps in the clean energy sector. The research will explore technologies enabling carbon-zero hydrogen production from shale gas reservoirs. Professor Yuan's team, the HOPE Group, concentrates on hydrogen production from the subsurface with a sustainable approach. The project includes exchange programs among the participating universities to enhance research capabilities and provide students with training in this emerging field. Overall, the endeavor aims to empower the next generation of scientists and engineers to lead the way in clean energy innovation and meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions.