Field: Aerospace Engineering | STEM Education | Entrepreneurship

Recent Honors:

• Woman of the Year 2024 – STEM for Her

• Black Enterprise Luminary Award – Women of Power Summit

• Essence Power 40 Honoree

• NASA Equal Employment Opportunity Medal

• National Society of Black Engineers Outstanding Technical Contribution Award

🏆 Why Aisha Bowe Exemplifies Black Excellence

Aisha Bowe’s journey is the definition of Black Excellence in Action. Once a community college student unsure of her future, she went on to become an aerospace engineer at NASA and the founder of STEM Board, a multi-million-dollar tech company focused on empowering youth through STEM innovation.

In April 2025, Bowe made history again, becoming the first Black woman confirmed to fly on Blue Origin’s New Shepard spaceflight. Her name is now etched alongside the few Black women who have ever traveled beyond Earth’s atmosphere.

🌍 Legacy & Impact

• Founder & CEO of STEM Board: Builds hands-on STEM kits used in over 100,000 classrooms globally

• Mentorship Leader: Her young mentee, inspired by Bowe’s path, later joined her on a space mission

• Educational Disruptor: Through her startup LINGO, she’s closing equity gaps in STEM education

Aisha Bowe’s awards are more than personal milestones—they are beacons for young Black women, aspiring scientists, and entrepreneurs worldwide. Her work continues to bridge innovation and access, proving that legacy isn’t just what you leave behind—it’s what you build along the way.

🔖 Quote from Aisha Bowe

 

“You don’t have to be the smartest person in the room. You just have to be the most determined.”
— Aisha Bowe