Aisha Bowe is a former NASA rocket scientist, 2X Founder, and citizen astronaut. Her Blue Origin New Shepard flight marks the latest milestone in a career defined by innovation, leadership, and global advocacy in STEM and entrepreneurship.
Among the less than 2% of women founders to raise over $2 million in venture capital, Aisha founded LINGO, an edtech company that already serves 10,000 students and is on a mission to equip one million learners with STEM skills over the next decade.
Aisha’s journey, from discovering her passion for math in a community college pre-algebra class to preparing for space, has inspired audiences worldwide. Her story has been featured on national television, online platforms, and in print by outlets including Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Wired, and The Kelly Clarkson Show. She was also the subject of the documentary In Her Element, available on Amazon Prime, Google Play, and Apple TV.
As a U.S. State Department Global Speaker, Aisha has advocated for STEM, space, and entrepreneurship in several countries including Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Egypt, Croatia, and South Africa.
A member of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Aisha has earned numerous awards for her dedication to technical excellence including NASA's Engineering Honor Award, STEM for Her Woman of the Year, and Black Enterprises Luminary Award.
She holds a B.S.E in Aerospace Engineering and an M. Eng. in Space Systems Engineering from the University of Michigan.
Aisha worked at NASA’s Ames Research Center where she was a Mission Engineering in the Small Spacecraft Division and Aerospace Engineer in the Flight Trajectory Dynamics & Controls Branch of the Aviation Systems Division. Her work focused on Nanosatellite missions and methods to maintain safe separation of air traffic and optimize fuel consumption within automated systems
Recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in America, STEMBoard was founded by Aisha Bowe in 2013. STEMBoard is an award-winning technical powerhouse specializing in professional advisory services for elite organizations in the U.S Government.
Aisha raised nearly $2 million in venture capital to fund LINGO, a self-paced coding kit for learning technical concepts at home. Growing fast, LINGO is currently used by over 5,000 students in 10 countries. The kits are sold on Amazon, Walmart and Target.
Aisha Bowe flew on Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission as part of a historic six-woman crew. During the flight, she conducted groundbreaking research on how crops grow in microgravity—findings that are expected to be published.
I can’t believe I went to space! As someone who’s committed their life to breaking boundaries, this was my greatest adventure yet. I want to show the world what can be achieved when we all dream bigger and reach for the stars.
I speak at various retreats & conferences, mentor entrepreneurs and partner with brands to inspire. Have an idea for a collaboration or just want to say hi? I’d love to hear from you!
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