Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) scientists, engineers and technical professionals share a passion for inspiring young minds in the communities where they live and work and showing them the possibilities of science in beauty. Earlier this month, employees based on the Melville campus, located on Long Island, New York, collaborated with the Long Island Children’s Museum and National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Together, they engaged local children and teens in STEM activities and showcased the science and technology that goes into making prestige beauty products.

As part of the Long Island Children’s Museum STEM Weekend, ELC scientists, engineers, and technical professionals led fun, hands-on activities related to product formulation, natural ingredients, product filling, packaging sustainability, package design, and 3D printing. Parents joined the fun by receiving free product samples, and some signed up to serve as panelists at ELC’s Clinical Research Center, where the company runs clinical studies to demonstrate the performance of its skin care and makeup products. Members of ELC’s Families@Work employee resource group also got involved by volunteering and bringing their own families to attend. A highlight of the weekend was a hands-on workshop where more than 60 children learned how to formulate their own lip gloss.

“We are passionate about teaching the children in our local community about the science behind beauty and all of the chemistry, biology, and engineering that goes into making our products,” said Simona Sitarus, director, R&D Product Formulation. “We want to get everyone excited about science and help educate our future STEM talent right here on Long Island.”

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