Anne Lin

Formulation Science Workshop – Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC)

• Participated in an intensive hands-on cosmetic formulation course covering advanced industry techniques and ingredient science.
• Gained practical experience with crystalline gel lamellar networks, charge stabilization, and oil-in-water/water-in-oil emulsions.
• Designed and developed a custom cosmetic product for a target demographic as part of a formulation competition.

Chemistry Laboratory Experience

• Applied standard laboratory procedures in an academic setting, with a strong focus on safety protocols, chemical handling, and accurate data recording.
• Gained hands-on experience with core lab techniques, including titration, spectrophotometry, and solution preparation.
• Operated common laboratory equipment such as burettes, pipettes, analytical balances, pH meters, and spectrophotometers.
• Demonstrated proficiency in interpreting experimental results and maintaining detailed lab notebooks.

Chem-E-Car

• Designed and implemented the stopping mechanism for a chemically powered car.
• Utilized an iodine clock reaction to control the stop timing based on precise reaction kinetics.
• Integrated Arduino-based photoresistor to detect color change and automate stopping via light-sensing code.