24 Facts About Aisha Bowe

Aisha Bowe was born on November 4,1986 and is an American aerospace engineer, STEM advocate and entrepreneur.

Aisha Bowe is the founder and CEO of STEMBoard, a technology company, and LINGO, an educational tech company featuring tutorials and online resources featuring NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace.

On February 27,2025, it was announced that Aisha Bowe would be part of the crew for Blue Origin's eleventh flight to space under the New Shepard program.

Aisha Bowe grew up in the United States in a working-class family.

Aisha Bowe's father encouraged her to take a mathematics class there, and with a foundation in mathematics, Aisha Bowe successfully transferred into engineering programs at the University of Michigan.

Aisha Bowe completed her undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering in 2008, and master's degree in space systems engineering in 2009, both at the University of Michigan.

Aisha Bowe cites her interest in science fiction as an influence on her choice of aerospace engineering.

Aisha Bowe worked in the Ames Research Center, in the Flight Trajectory Dynamics and Controls Branch of the Aviation Systems Division.

Aisha Bowe joined the AST Flight and Fluid Mechanics group in 2009, assisting in the development of algorithms in support of Air Traffic Management.

Aisha Bowe is a part of the USState Department Speaker Program and has delivered lectures in South Africa, Israel and Kuwait.

Aisha Bowe was awarded 2024 Woman of the Year by STEM FOR HER for her work contributions to the field of aerospace engineering and commitment to inspiring and mentoring young women in STEM.

Aisha Bowe received the 2024 Luminary Award at Black Enterprise's Women of Power Summit and being named Essence Magazine's POWER 40.

Aisha Bowe traveled with Blue Origin in 2025 on Blue Origin NS-31, making her the first black woman confirmed to travel with Blue Origin.

Aisha Bowe became the sixth Black woman to cross the Karman line, the internationally recognized boundary of space.

Aisha Bowe shared the mission with guests Gayle King, Katy Perry, Amanda Nguyen, and Kerianne Flynn on 14 April 2025.

Aisha Bowe was invited for her role in creating space protocols in The Bahamas and her work in creating opportunities in STEM fields in the Bahamas.

Aisha Bowe attended the 56th Annual NAACP Image Awards where Kamala Harris received the Chairman Award.

Aisha Bowe is a member of the National Society of Black Engineers and a certified Program Management Professional by PMI.

Aisha Bowe is a certified SSI scuba diver and a mountain climber.

Aisha Bowe is a co-founder and CEO of STEMBoard, a company that provides professional advisory services to organizations in the USGovernment.

Aisha Bowe was founded in 2013 and is an SBA 8 Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business supported by the US Women's Chamber of Commerce.

Aisha Bowe was the recipient of the Nunn-Perry Award 2022 presented by the United States Department of Defense.

Aisha Bowe provides kits to children in over 10 countries.

Aisha Bowe has been recognized for her contributions to engineering, diversity, and equal opportunity by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Society of Black Engineers, and US Women's Chamber of Commerce.