NJIT/NYSCC Formulation Workshop & Q&A Discussion - National Engineers Week

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Agenda:

2:00 - 2:25p Check-in

2:30p Opening Remarks from Dean of NCE, Moshe Kam

2:40 - 3:10p - Q&A Panel Discussion with Engineers in Cosmetic Industry

3:20p - 4:30p Formulation Workshop

Prior to the formulation activity, students will engage in a panel discussion with professionals from the cosmetic, chemical, and engineering industries.

Panel Focus:

• Career pathways in cosmetic science and engineering
• The role of engineers in formulation, scale-up, and product development
• Industry expectations for early-career professionals

Panelists include:

Mara (Crespo) Webb (Chemical Engineering ’10 – NJIT)
Technical Sales Professional specializing in Actives for Personal Care, DSM

Gary Morris (Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Package Engineering - Manhattan University)
Senior Package Development Engineer, L'oreal

Laszlo Moharita (Industrial Engineering ’01 - NJIT)
Vice President - Global Brand Package Development Fragrance and Haircare, Estee Lauder

Students will work in small teams (2–3 students) to:

• Participate in a live technical formulation based on current industry trends
• Perform formulation calculations and percentage adjustments in real time
• Interact directly with the instructor and volunteers throughout the process
• Engage in technical discussion as formulation progresses

Students leave with a deeper understanding of how engineers and chemists collaborate during product development.

is a Formulation Chemist and Technical Services Specialist who has been in the industry for 7 years. He got a job in the cosmetic industry after getting his Masters in Bioengineering (Stevens Institute of Technology) and has worked for ingredient and finished goods manufacturers and formulation labs. Now, he works for Studio Green Chemists, a boutique formulation lab that specializes in all-natural products. He loves being in the lab and is always happy to help anyone who is interested in formulating.

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists is a leading professional organization dedicated to advancing cosmetic science, formulation, and product development across the New York tri-state region. NYSCC supports education, innovation, and workforce development through technical programming, industry collaboration, and professional networking opportunities.

Through its work with students, scientists, engineers, and industry leaders, NYSCC helps connect academic learning with real-world cosmetic and personal care applications—making it a natural partner for NCE Engineers Week programming focused on hands-on, industry-aligned learning.

Learn more about the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists and careers in cosmetic science at
https://nyscc.org/

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