For example, Howard hit it off with a man who leads the nonprofit Athgo International in Los Angeles. The organization trains young people to expand performance and creativity to have an impact on public and private sectors in emerging and advanced economies.

Howard said he will work to get OU students into the Athgo training to address renewable energy and IT concerns and develop social entrepreneurs.

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