Maxine Madison

Maxine Madison is a minister, writer, and the first Black female to obtain her PhD in chemical engineering from Texas A&M University. A native of Roxie, MS, she earned her undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from Mississippi State University. With her day job, Maxine has found success in the oil and gas industry working in environmental roles. She is an inventor on 5 US patents and 4 Canadian patent applications. She was featured in a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) video to help inspire children to pursue STEM careers. While passionate about the environment, Maxine has an even greater passion for ministry. She has led a prayer minis-try and has been active in the church since she was a child. Her husband David is a minster as well. Maxine loves nature and enjoys spending time at the beach with David and their 3 sons every chance she gets.