WCC News Story Archive: STEM Education

WCC Aisha Bowe Blue Origin space launch countdown

Alumni Reach for the Stars with Blue Origin Space Launch

WCC Public Relations - April 18, 2025

Separated by some 15 years at Washtenaw Community College, the paths of two alumni intersected with Monday’s Blue Origin’s launch into space. Aisha Bowe, one of the six all-female crew members who crossed the Kármán international space boundary line on the New Shepard-31 mission, and Nathan Perry, a Blue Origin Launch Vehicle Test Engineer, proudly attribute the start of their extraordinary careers to their time at WCC. Their achievements illustrate the transformative impacts of a community college education.

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tags: Space Travel, Aerospace Engineering, STEM Careers, Aisha Bowe, Blue Origin, Nathan Perry, STEM Education, Space Launch

Aisha Bowe at museum with rocket ships

Alumna, rocket scientist and STEM trailblazer Aisha Bowe will join Blue Origin's NS-31 crew for Spring mission

Fran LeFort - February 27, 2025

WCC alumna Aisha Bowe, rocket scientist, entrepreneur and global STEM trailblazer, will be one of six women flying on Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission this Spring, it was announced today.

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tags: STEM Careers, Aisha Bowe, Space Travel, STEM, STEM Education, Aerospace Engineering, Blue Origin

Steam Week logo

High school students, public invited to STEAM Week at WCC February 25-27

WCC Public Relations - February 14, 2025

High school students and community members are invited to participate in STEAM Week activities February 25-27 at Washtenaw Community College (WCC). Science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) careers will be highlighted.

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tags: STEM Education, STEAM Week, STEAM Careers, STEAM

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