LISCC March Meeting (Hosted on Zoom!)
Mar
10
5:00 PM17:00

LISCC March Meeting (Hosted on Zoom!)

Guest Speaker: Lisa A. Napolione

Topic: "Defying Bias: The Power of Inclusivity in Driving Innovation"

Career: Ms. Lisa Napolione is the Senior Vice President of Global Research & Development at the Estée Lauder Companies with responsibilities for all applied research, advanced technologies, and product design for over thirty Prestige Beauty brands worldwide. Previously, she was Senior Vice President and Global Head of Research & Development for Novartis Consumer Health, and before that her career started at Procter & Gamble where she held key positions in both beauty and health care managing laboratories across the globe. She has experience in all R&D disciplines and sub-functions.

Education: Ms. Napolione graduated from Clarkson University in 1987 in chemical engineering with a concentration in biology.

Volunteer Roles and Affiliations: Ms. Napolione is an active mentor to students in STEM fields, is a Women in Technology sponsor and is a YMCA Rising Star who has been involved in their mentoring efforts. Additionally, she also actively lectures on enabling women in both science and engineering. Lisa is a third term member of the Clarkson University Board of Trustees, is Vice-Chair of Academic Affairs and leads the Research Sub-Committee of the board. She also serves as an Executive Sponsor to the Breast Cancer Task Force at Estée Lauder, an organization that works directly to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Lisa is a member of the American Chemical Society, Society of Women Engineers and Cosmetics Executive Women. 

The fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are notoriously behind when it comes to inclusion and diversity. However, there is often a gap between a company's desire to promote I&D and its ability to do so. Join Lisa Napolione, Senior Vice President of Global Research & Development at The Estée Lauder Companies, to learn about the state of diversity in STEM, how to enable success through a culture of authenticity, and how to avoid pitfalls in improving I&D at work.

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AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo
Apr
26
to Apr 29

AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo

  • Palais des congrès de Montréal (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The AOCS Annual Meeting is more than just a conference—it is a prime opportunity to advance your career and grow your network, all in one place. Professionals from all over the world come together to share insights and perspectives while building new connections.

When you spend three days immersed in extensive technical sessions, you will walk away with an expanded knowledge of the latest research and best practices. Be among the more than 1,400 attendees who join and contribute to this premier international science and business forum on fats, oils, surfactants, proteins and related materials.  

Personal Care: Session Chairpersons: Tony O'Lenick, Siltech Corp., USA; and Hongwei Shen, Colgate-Palmolive Co., USA
This session features two keynote speakers who will describe hair and skin and explain the needs for consumer acceptable cosmetic formulations. Each keynote will be followed by presentations that describe novel products that provide mild conditioning or cleansing of either hair or skin. Natural and biodegradable materials are preferred.

Click here for the event page!

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The Chemists' Club: 4th Annual Bonding Conference
Apr
1
6:00 PM18:00

The Chemists' Club: 4th Annual Bonding Conference

The Bonding Conference is a gathering for those interested in fostering relationships, modern learning, and conversing about hot topics within the STEM industries. We welcome all working within or related to the chemical industries, allied industries or supporting industries.

This year, we are grateful and thrilled to welcome a conversation with the esteemed Jim Fitterling, Chairman and CEO of Dow, Ted Doheny, President and CEO of Sealed Air Corporation, moderated by Sara Eisen, CNBC Anchor. The panel will be followed by an interactive networking reception showcasing selected students.

Click here for the event page!

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NESCC - Fragrance Forecast for 2021
Mar
21
5:30 PM17:30

NESCC - Fragrance Forecast for 2021

NESCC March Chapter Meeting - Frgrance Forecast for 2021

Berje’s Andy O’Shea and Tom Lauzurica will present fragrance trends for 2021, focusing on the interplay between trending conventional fragrances infused with new naturals. A smelling session demonstrates a series of fragrances in four different categories and an impactful natural ingredient from each. We will explore fragrances and natural ingredient call outs from applications in personal care, fine fragrance and environmental categories.

Visit newenglandscc.org for more information

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NESCC - Cosmetic Product Preservation: Today's Challenges for Tomorrow's Needs
Oct
25
9:00 AM09:00

NESCC - Cosmetic Product Preservation: Today's Challenges for Tomorrow's Needs

The New England SCC will hold it’s Annual Education Seminar at Assumption College in Worcester, MA. This all day event will feature a number of speakers on the topic of “Cosmetic Product Preservation: Today’s Challenges for Tomorrow’s Needs”. For more information, including the list of speakers, please go to our website

Event Details

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NESCC - Aerosols
Sep
20
5:30 PM17:30

NESCC - Aerosols

The New England Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, in conjunction with local hair care brand, Living Proof, is please to host aerosol expert, Jim Hammer, at our chapter meeting on Thursday, September 20th.

More information on this event can be found on the New England SCC website here

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Careers in the Cosmetics Sciences - Free Webinar
Nov
15
3:00 PM15:00

Careers in the Cosmetics Sciences - Free Webinar

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists is hosting an informal webinar, "Careers in the Cosmetic Sciences, to provide an overview of careers in the cosmetics industry. This webinar is targeted to those individuals interested in pursuing a career in the cosmetic sciences and is intended to provide an introductory overview of the beauty care and cosmetics market, and to explore career options for the cosmetic chemist. included in the session will be an overview of the industry, roles & responsibilities of a cosmetic chemist, educational requirements and suggestions/tips for how to get started with a new career in the cosmetics industry.

Careers in the Cosmetic Sciences will be instructed by Bart Maxon, Dow Corning Corporation

Visit Scconline.org to register for free

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National CEP Course: Cosmetic Chemists Guide to Product Development
Sep
20
9:00 AM09:00

National CEP Course: Cosmetic Chemists Guide to Product Development

National CEP Course: Cosmetic Chemists Guide to Product Development

SCC National Office
120 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005

Instructed by Perry Romanowski – Vice President of Brains Publishing
Covering the basic process of generating ideas for new cosmetics, developing them into functional products and scaling them up to be sold commercially; this class would be useful for cosmetic formulators, quality control scientists, regulatory scientists, marketing and product development professionals and others who are interested in the process of taking an idea from a brainstorm session to a store shelf. This class will cover Technology Transfer and Market & Consumer Research. Attendees will learn how to start formulas, create prototypes and understand the process for engineering and scale up, production batching and Regulatory issues.

Event Details: http://www.etouches.com/guideproductdevelop17

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NYSCC #Beyond the Brief
Sep
6
11:00 AM11:00

NYSCC #Beyond the Brief

#BeayondtheBrief is a social & educational event where the worlds of Beauty, Fashion, Color and Science converge.

It is an opportunityto meet with the leaders and influencers & to deepen understanding of the fields which are disrupting & rapidly shaping our industry. The event will feature inspiring talks & interactive experiences to advance our knowledge of Cosmetic Industry through the lens of Fashion and Technology

See flyer for more information

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National CEP Course: Practical Basics and Theory in Emulsion Technology
Aug
23
9:00 AM09:00

National CEP Course: Practical Basics and Theory in Emulsion Technology

National CEP Course: Practical Basics and Theory in Emulsion Technology

National SCC Office
120 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005

Instructed by Mark Chandler, President – ACT Solutions Corp
From the sales and marketing personnel who would like to gain greater insight on emulsion formulation, or the quality control and manufacturing personnel who want to gain an appreciation for the products they are testing and producing – to the formulators looking to learn better ways to make oil and water peacefully coexist; these are the perfect candidates for this course. Mr. Chandler will cover the Introduction to Emulsion Formulation, the numerous Concepts, Evaluations and Processing.

Event Details: http://www.etouches.com/basicstheoryemulsion17

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National Office CEP Course: Basic Hair Science
May
18
9:00 AM09:00

National Office CEP Course: Basic Hair Science

National Office CEP Course: Basic Hair Science

National Office
120 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005

Instructed by Dr. Roger McMullen – Principal Scientist at Ashland Specialty Ingredients
This course will be beneficial to anyone interested in learning more about hair science and hair care technology and how they relate to problems facing cosmetic scientists. After attending this course, attendees will be able to better understand the fine structure of hair and how it relates to its mechanical and surface properties. In addition, the basics of hair will be explored allowing for attendees to create better formulations.

Event Details: https://www.etouches.com/basichairscience17

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