Black to the Lab is a STEM educational learning toy designed to expose young girls to science, technology, engineering, and math and STEM’s unique impact on the cosmetic industry. Black to the Lab features an activity kit of hands-on learning experiences that use cosmetic chemistry concepts allowing youth the ability to create some of their favorite cosmetic items such as lip gloss, body scrubs, lotion, and more.

MEET YOUR PROFESSOR

Kristen Wells- Collins is a proud chemist, award-winning founder, and STEM advocate igniting curiosity, confidence, and career pathways for girls through cosmetic chemistry. As founder of Black to the Lab, she’s transformed beauty products into tools for learning, impacting 3,000+ girls nationwide. A TEDx speaker featured in major media, Kristen holds degrees in Chemistry and Community Development from PVAMU and is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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