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Enjoy media posts featuring the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Cosmetic Science Program.

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  Happi Magazine - (August 8, 2024)

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  Research Corporation for Science Advancement - (July 30, 2024)

• Beauty & Personal care section of Industry Intelligence Inc. – (July 9, 2024)

   

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  YouTube - (July 6, 2024)

• POPSUGAR - (June 13, 2024)

  ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ mentioned. On March 6, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ announced it would become the first historical Black college and university (HBCU) to offer a cosmetic science program. "Research shows that Black women spent more than $7.4 billion on cosmetics and personal care products in 2022. However, Black beauty brands comprise 2.5 percent of the market," the school noted via a press release. "ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is working to change that trajectory." The statistics are true. As of 2021, less than 10 percent of cosmetic chemists in the United States are Black, according to the career information platform Zippia. This is a stark contrast to the amount of money Black people spend on cosmetics year over year.

  
  

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  Atlanta Daily World - (June 6, 2024)

  ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ faculty mentioned. ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is hosting the first-ever Black Beauty STEMinist Lab Intensive. The esteemed institution partnered with The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation to bring this program to life. This pioneering program aims to inspire and equip Black women with the skills and knowledge to pursue careers in the beauty and personal care sector, spotlighting the intersection of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with beauty. Dr. Leyte L. Winfield, a professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Spelman and the director of the new Cosmetic Science Program, leads the intensive. She highlights the transformative impact of the program: “To see how much people are getting from it, how excited they are about it, and how energized the students have been is truly rewarding. They are diving in, asking great questions, and making plans for their future.”

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  The Telegraph - (June 5, 2024)

  ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ mentioned. The owner of a Macon candle shop says her business has a significant attribute setting it apart from others: It’s the first Black-owned and woman-owned candle making studio in Middle Georgia. Pretty Lux Co., opened in July 2023, holds the distinction of being the first Black-owned and woman-owned candle-making studio in the region, which sets a precedent for entrepreneurship and innovation, according to owner Anikitia Abram. Pretty Lux Co. also collaborates with local schools and community centers, offering workshops and sponsoring events that promote STEM education and entrepreneurship. Abram said the commitment extends to an exciting partnership with ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½, a private all-female college, where Pretty Lux Co. has the opportunity to provide instruction for the Black Beauty STEMinist Symposia and Lab Intensive.

• The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ – Beauty of Science Partnership - (May 1, 2024)
  ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ was mentioned on WTSP Great Day Live.  The segment focused on the STEM summer camp that will held at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ for the first time.

• April 1 – 15 edition – (May 1, 2024)
  The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Cosmetic Science Program has been featured in the Multicultural Beauty Insider along with some of the biggest names in beauty. See Spelman's story at 5:29. 

• Baller Alert - March 26, 2024. 

  Baller Alert reports on the expansion of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s STEM programming to include a chemistry concentration in cosmetics and a cosmetic science minor.

•   - ( May 2, 2024 ) ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ mentioned. Working Nation reports that Rihanna's beauty line Fenty could soon be sharing shelf space with innovations from graduates of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½’s new program that aims to develop new scientists, researchers, marketers, and entrepreneurs in the Black beauty business. The school’s new, history-making cosmetic science program opens the doors for careers in the multi-billion-dollar industry. Working Nation interviewed both Dr. Leyte Winfield, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ professor of chemistry and biochemistry, Sonah Bundu, C'2025, Spelman Society of Cosmetics Club founder and president, and Mallory Butts, C'2025, Spelman Society of Cosmetics Club vice president, about the significance of the program on the industry.

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  HBCU Connect reports on the expansion of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s STEM programming to include a concentration in cosmetic chemistry and cosmetic chemistry minor.

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  AFRO ( The Afro-American Newspapers ) reports on the expansion of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s STEM curriculum to include a concentration in cosmetic chemistry and minor.

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  Allure reports on the expansion of Spelman's STEM programming to include a chemistry concentration in cosmetics and a cosmetic science minor. The article mentions a few of the classes that will be featured in the program, including Black Hair Lab and Psychology of Beauty. Allure interviewed prominent figures in the industry about the importance of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s new programming, including cosmetic chemist and licensed esthetician Esther Olu and cosmetic chemist and BeautyStat founder Ron Robinson.

• (BPRW) ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Celebrates Expansion of Cosmetic Science Program - ( March 24, 2024 )
  Black News reports on the expansion of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s STEM programming to include a concentration in cosmetic chemistry and minor in cosmetic science.

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  Spelman faculty member interviewed. Monica with STEM Diaries: Beyond Breakthroughs interviews Dr. Michelle Gaines, assistant professor of chemistry & biochemistry at Spelman, about the science of curly hair. The two discuss the secret behind curl patterns, the impact of moisture on hair behavior, and the cultural significance of embracing natural curls.

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  ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ faculty member interviewed. 11Alive reporter Rarione Maniece interviews Dr. Leyte Winfield, professor of chemistry and biochemistry and division chair for the Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Spelman, about the expansion of Spelman's STEM programming to include cosmetic science.

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  HBCU News reports on the expansion of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s STEM programs to include a focus on cosmetic chemistry for chemistry majors and a minor in cosmetic science for students pursuing other disciplines, the first of its kind among HBCUs.

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  Black Enterprise reports on the expansion of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s STEM programming to include a concentration in cosmetic chemistry for chemistry majors and a minor in cosmetic science, the first program of its kind at an HBCU.

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  The faculty C-hub showcases Dr. Winfield’s accomplishments and the history-making cosmetic science program.

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  Essence reports on the expansion of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s STEM programming to include a concentration in cosmetic chemistry for chemistry majors and a minor in cosmetic science, the first program of its kind at an HBCU.

• AM 1690 WVON - ( March 12, 2024 )WVON-AM Radio reports on the expansion of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s STEM program to include cosmetic chemistry as a major and cosmetic science as a minor, the first of its kind at an HBCU.

• Black Information Network - ( March 12, 2024 )
  Black Information Network reports on the expansion of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s STEM program to include cosmetic chemistry as a major and cosmetic science as a minor, the first of its kind at an HBCU.

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  Pop Culturely reports that ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ has made history by being the first HBCU to introduce cosmetic chemistry in its STEM programming.

• - ( WAGA-ATL (FOX) - March 10, 2024 )
  Good Day Atlanta reports on the expansion of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s STEM program to include cosmetic chemistry as a major and cosmetic science as a minor, the first of its kind at an HBCU.

•   - ( Afrotech - March 8, 2024 )
  Afrotech reports on the expansion of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s STEM program to include cosmetic chemistry as a major and cosmetic science as a minor, the first of its kind at an HBCU.

•   - ( elcompanies.com - March 8, 2024 )
  On Feb. 20, Estee Lauder Companies, in partnership with Global Talent, MAC, and the Spelman Pathways Program, hosted ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½’s Convocation for the first time. The Convocation consisted of on-campus events that brought Spelman alumnae within ELC together with more than 170 current students to discuss career readiness strategies and beauty industry insights, plus lead a makeup application masterclass. The Convocation opened with remarks by Mallory Butts, C'2025, who interned during the summer at ELC, followed by a panel discussion, Let’s Talk Beauty Presents: Crafting Your Career in the Beauty Industry, featuring ELC Vice President, Local & Cultural Innovation and Spelman alumna Monique Davis.

•   - ( FOX 5 Atlanta - March 7, 2024 )
  Fox 5 Atlanta reports on ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s new STEM programming in cosmetic chemistry, the first of its kind at an HBCU.

•    - ( WATL-TV - March 6, 2024 )
  ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is celebrating the expansion of its cosmetic science program. The college stated in a release that it's growing its STEM programming to include a concentration in cosmetic chemistry for chemistry majors and a minor in cosmetic science for those studying other subjects. According to the college, this is the first program of its kind at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), and it is scheduled to be offered in the Fall 2024 semester.

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