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NOTES ON PURPOSE: WHAT NOVEMBER NICHOLS AND CHÉMIN ARE TEACHING US ABOUT FRAGRANCE, SCIENCE, AND BUILDING AN EMPIRE
Last month, Unlock The Science of Beauty — a web series we produce powered by MyAvana — The Science of Beauty, welcomed its first fragrance guest, and she did not disappoint. November Nichols, Founder and CEO of Chémin, sat down with our founder, Sakeya Donaldson, for a conversation that moved from origin story to business masterclass to fragrance science deep dive without ever losing momentum. November is one of the only Black women in the world running her own fragrance h
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LEGACY IN ACTION: RESA B. LUSTER-MAC & THE HAIRCARE EMPIRE IN CHICAGO
Last month, we kicked off Season 2 of Unlock The Science of Beauty – powered by MyAvana – with one of the most powerful conversations we've had yet. Resa B. Luster-Mac — wife, mother, entrepreneur, and Chief Officer of the Pink Brand at Luster Products Inc. — sat down with our founder, Sakeya Donaldson, to talk about what it really means to carry a legacy forward. Resa is a third-generation member of the Luster family, the Chicago-based company founded in 1957 by her grandfa
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Mar 98 min read


The Science of Beauty in the Hillsborough County School District
Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is the third largest district in Florida and the 7th largest school district in the United States. Serving over 224,152 students, U.S. News reported that 70% of students are minorities and 36.7% are considered economically disadvantaged. As school districts across the nation prioritize STEM programming, the students within these classrooms deserve to see themselves — their full selves, including their passions — reflected in what's po
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Mar 94 min read


The Science of Beauty Founder Sakeya Donaldson Honored as 2025 STEM Atlanta Educator of the Year
We are proud to share that Sakeya Donaldson, Founder of The Science of Beauty , has been named 2025 STEM Atlanta Educator of the Year , honored at the STEMMII Awards last December. While this recognition bears her name, it reflects something much larger. It marks a year of transformation for The Science of Beauty and what becomes possible when education, culture, and opportunity are intentionally aligned. In 2025, The Science of Beauty expanded hands-on STEM + beauty educatio
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Jan 174 min read


BASK & LATHER CO. AS AN OFFICIAL SPONSOR FOR THE SCIENCE OF BEAUTY'S NATIONAL STEM DAY AT SPELMAN
ATLANTA, GA November 2025 – November 2025. The Science of Beauty proudly announces Bask & Lather Co. , founded by nurse practitioner and entrepreneur Shaina Rainford , as a premier sponsor of its upcoming National STEM Day celebration: Rooted in STEM: The Power of Hair, Health, and Healing. The event, hosted at Spelman College on Saturday, November 8, 2025 (10 a.m.–2 p.m.), unites thought leaders, students, and innovators to explore the intersections of science, beauty, an
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Oct 16, 20252 min read


THE SCIENCE OF BEAUTY TO HOST NATIONAL STEM DAY AT SPELMAN COLLEGE
ATLANTA, GA NOVEMBER 2025 – The Science of Beauty will host its second annual National STEM Day celebration, Rooted in STEM: The Power...
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Oct 7, 20253 min read


SPARKING LEGACY AT GIRL EVOLVE 2025
The Science of Beauty joins forces to inspire the next generation of innovators At the start of this month, The Science of Beauty...
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Aug 25, 20252 min read


STANDING WITH GIANTS: Reflections on the 2025 Black Beauty STEMinist Summit at Spelman
ATLANTA, GA -- From June 6-8th, the campus of Spelman College buzzed with brilliance, energy, and purpose at the Black Beauty STEMinist...
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Jun 20, 20252 min read


UNLOCKING CURIOUSITY: A DAY AT THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM
TAMPA, FLORIDA - - On April 18, 2025 , our founder --Sakeya Donaldson -- had the honor of participating in a powerful panel discussion...
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Jun 18, 20252 min read


Fox News Covers Xavier Tour & our STEM Kit Launch
Two weeks ago, our founder, Sakeya Donaldson made a powerful appearance on STEM Saturdays with NOLA NOW on FOX News. The conversation...
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May 9, 20252 min read


THE FUTURE IS HER(E): BREAKTHROUGH IN STEM & BEAUTY
Back in March, some of the brightest minds in beauty and science came together for a powerful conversation at The Future is HER event...
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May 9, 20253 min read


Celebrating Changemaker: Robyn Donaldson of STEMXposure!
This past weekend also marked a momentous occasion as Robyn Donaldson was honored with T he Presidential Lifetime Achievement Volunteer...
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Jan 18, 20252 min read


Invest in the Future: The Empower U Summit
This past weekend, I was honored to represent The Science of Beauty at the EMPOWER U Summit , an incredible event presented by Jack and...
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Jan 18, 20252 min read


Our Year in Review!
What a Year for The Science of Beauty! 🌟 As 2024 comes to a close, we’re filled with gratitude and pride for everything we’ve...
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Dec 31, 20241 min read


It's Givin Brunch presented by Thompson - Atlanta Buckhead
On August 25, 2024 10% of sales from It's Givin Brunch will be donated to TSOB

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Aug 26, 20241 min read


Sakeya Donaldson's Impactful Pitch at Invest Fest's Nipsey Hussle Competition
Sakeya Donaldson, the visionary founder of The Science of Beauty, recently took the stage at the prestigious Invest Fest

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Aug 26, 20241 min read
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