Black to the Lab 2025

Blending beauty with hard science, Kristen Collins is changing the face of STEM education by building the future of her company, Black to the Lab, in Tulsa.

Written by Build in Tulsa
Last updated Dec 10, 2025

Black to the Lab is founded by Kristen Collins, building a STEM education brand that blends beauty with hard science to create real pathways for girls in STEM. What started as cosmetic chemistry activity kits has grown into a scalable platform with national reach—and during W.E. Build 2025, Kristen spent three months in Tulsa, Oklahoma accelerating that growth with mentorship, resources, and strategic support.

Watch the full pitch to learn more about how this founder is inspiring the next generation of scientists. 

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