<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/energy/news/stories/2024/02222024-nsbe-bhm-spotlight.php" dsn="news"><featured/><top-stories/><pubDate>02/22/2024 10:04:09 AM</pubDate><title>BREAKING THE MOLD: UH’s Future Black STEM Leaders Strive toward Representation in Energy while Inspiring Their Peers</title><subtitle/><description>Madam C. J. Walker’s journey from impoverished orphan to becoming the first female self-made millionaire in America, laid the foundation for her inspiring legacy as one of the twentieth century’s most resilient entrepreneurs. Her business acumen not only propelled her success but also enabled impactful philanthropy that served and uplifted fellow African Americans. What was the secret to her success? The following Walker quote might offer some insight:</description><author>Mia Brooks | Communications Coordinator, UH Energy</author><author-email/><author-phone/><image><img src="/energy/_imgs/_news/bhm-student-spotlight-new.jpg" alt="A spotlight on six University of Houston NSBE students, celebrating their leadership and resilience in advancing innovation in STEM for Black History Month."/></image><categories>Policy &amp; Governance,Resilience,Workforce &amp; Education,People &amp; Partnerships</categories></item>