S.O.S. HBCU Tour: Tuskegee University | June 15–17
Mon, Jun 15
|Tuskegee University
Dig into the science beneath every beauty product you’ve ever used — from the raw ingredients sourced from nature to the formulas that transform them into the products on your shelf. Our first stop of the Summer of Science HBCU Tour lands at Tuskegee University, open to students ages 10–17.
Time & Location
Jun 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – Jun 17, 2026, 3:00 PM
Tuskegee University, 1200 W Montgomery Rd, Tuskegee, AL 36088, USA
About the event
Tuskegee University, founded in 1881 by Booker T. Washington, is one of the most historically significant HBCUs in the nation — and one of the most fitting places to explore the science of raw materials. Known for its deep legacy in STEM, agriculture, and veterinary medicine, Tuskegee has always understood that innovation begins at the source. The university’s mission — to develop leadership, knowledge, and service — drives students not just toward careers, but toward lives of purpose and scientific contribution.
Explore the origin story of beauty — raw materials. Students will examine the natural and synthetic ingredients at the foundation of cosmetic science, from botanical extracts to mineral compounds, and discover how STEM disciplines like chemistry, biology, and agricultural science drive product innovation. This experience spotlights career pathways in cosmetic chemistry, ingredient sourcing, and formulation science — and positions students to see raw materials not just as inputs, but…