Mary Kay marked the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11 with an exploratory event aimed to inspire the next generation of female STEM leaders.
Thirty students from Lewisville High School – Harmon Campus attended the event at Mary Kay’s Richard R. Rogers Manufacturing / R&D Center (R3) in Lewisville, TX.
Dr. Lucy Gildea, Chief Brand and Scientific Officer at Mary Kay, commented,
“Empowering and inspiring the next generation of female scientists and innovators is a winning formula ensuring women are more equally represented in the future of STEM. By giving them the tools and knowledge to explore STEM fields, we’re nurturing future leaders who will shape the beauty and STEM industries.”
Nichole Jones-Dooley, Vice President of Manufacturing North America at Mary Kay, welcomed the students before they began a guided tour of the state-of-the-art facility, learning about the vastly diverse aspects of STEM-related career opportunities within the global beauty and manufacturing industry.
Lindsay Ayers, Administrator of Business Partnerships at Lewisville ISD, said,
“At Lewisville High School, we’re committed to providing our students with real-world learning experiences that inspire their curiosity and foster their academic growth. Partnering with Mary Kay gave our students a firsthand look at the endless possibilities in STEM fields and opened these young women’s minds to career opportunities they may not have considered. We are fortunate to have strong ties to global corporate partners in our local community serving our future STEM leaders.”
The highlight of the day was a Cosmetic Chemistry class and hands-on experiment led by Carissa Dowdy, Manager, Product Formulation at Mary Kay.
Participants learned about the intricacies of building complex product formulations and the science behind popular beauty products. Students then put their knowledge to the test, creating their own Mary Kay Unlimited Lip Gloss.
Thirty students from Lewisville High School – Harmon Campus attended the event at Mary Kay’s Richard R. Rogers Manufacturing / R&D Center (R3) in Lewisville, TX.
Dr. Lucy Gildea, Chief Brand and Scientific Officer at Mary Kay, commented,
“Empowering and inspiring the next generation of female scientists and innovators is a winning formula ensuring women are more equally represented in the future of STEM. By giving them the tools and knowledge to explore STEM fields, we’re nurturing future leaders who will shape the beauty and STEM industries.”
Nichole Jones-Dooley, Vice President of Manufacturing North America at Mary Kay, welcomed the students before they began a guided tour of the state-of-the-art facility, learning about the vastly diverse aspects of STEM-related career opportunities within the global beauty and manufacturing industry.
Lindsay Ayers, Administrator of Business Partnerships at Lewisville ISD, said,
“At Lewisville High School, we’re committed to providing our students with real-world learning experiences that inspire their curiosity and foster their academic growth. Partnering with Mary Kay gave our students a firsthand look at the endless possibilities in STEM fields and opened these young women’s minds to career opportunities they may not have considered. We are fortunate to have strong ties to global corporate partners in our local community serving our future STEM leaders.”
The highlight of the day was a Cosmetic Chemistry class and hands-on experiment led by Carissa Dowdy, Manager, Product Formulation at Mary Kay.
Participants learned about the intricacies of building complex product formulations and the science behind popular beauty products. Students then put their knowledge to the test, creating their own Mary Kay Unlimited Lip Gloss.
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