2025 Nathan Gilbert Youth Innovation Understanding the Impacts of Energy Poverty on Educational Outcomes for Black Youth / Projects / Nathan Gilbert Youth Innovation / Understanding the Impacts of Energy Poverty on Educational Outcomes for Black Youth Candidate: Evelyn Amponsah Research: Exploring the intersections of energy poverty, housing and education. Examining how limited access to utilities such as heating, cooling and electricity, impacts the academic success of Black youth living in low-income communities.