Estée Lauder: Empowering the Next Generation of STEM Professionals in the Beauty Industry

Estée Lauder is committed to fostering the next generation of professionals in the consumer goods industry. To this end, the company hosts STEM-related events for local children and teens in Long Island, New York. These events provide an exclusive look at Estée Lauder’s science and technology initiatives and showcase the technology behind its beauty products. Through engaging hands-on activities focused on natural ingredients, product formulation, package design, sustainability, and 3D design, Estée Lauder aims to spark interest in potential STEM careers and gather valuable insights from consumers by recruiting participants for its clinical study panels.

Simona Sitarus, director of R&D product formulation at Estée Lauder, expressed the company’s passion for educating young people in the local community about the science involved in beauty products. She emphasized the importance of chemistry, biology, and engineering in the production of their products and aimed to inspire future STEM talent.

In addition to hosting STEM events, Estée Lauder offers networking and growth opportunities for the next generation workforce through its applied learning program at Farmingdale State College and its partnership with the Girl Scouts of Nassau County STEM Conference. Professionals from the company highlighted at various conferences that many of them began their full-time careers at Estée Lauder through completion of its R&D summer internship program.

Sharon Mesfen, an Estée Lauder fellow in advanced technology pioneering, spoke about the company’s desire to inspire students to pursue careers in STEM fields. The goal is to encourage young individuals to explore opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Estée Lauder’s commitment to innovation extends beyond just hosting events and offering programs for students. The company has embraced Google Cloud early on to enhance its AI-powered tech strategy which has improved digital experiences and supported R&D efforts. Additionally, Estée Lauder has been an early partner of OpenAI’s generative AI platform further demonstrating its dedication to staying ahead of technological advancements in the industry.

Overall, Estée Lauder is dedicated not only to producing high-quality beauty products but also to nurturing future generations of professionals in the consumer goods industry through education