Congratulations to the 2024 BEYA STEM Awardees!

Congratulations Kia on being named a Science Spectrum Trailblazer! I am very proud you, and this achievement is truly well deserved!

Kia Smith, you continue to impress! You always bring such passion and compassion to everything you do. You not only care deeply, but you put that into action to support so many. I remember the first day I met you - the spark was obvious & I'm so grateful to have worked with you since!

I would like to congratulate my younger brother Jackson Mckissick on being awarded Most Collaborative — so well deserved! I’m so proud of you. You’ve always been someone I can count on no matter what. Anytime I needed you, you were there without hesitation. Even though you’re my little brother, you inspire me more than you know. I truly look up to the way you show up for people, lead with humility, and work with others so genuinely. This recognition reflects exactly who you are. I’m so proud to call you my brother

Prof Titi Ososanya is such a wonderful woman and very good woman. She is a generous woman and never get tired of you. Aunty as you are fondly called God will continue to bless you more. Have a great day

Congratulations, Professor Esther Titilayo Ososanya. I wish you continued success in all your endeavors. You’re truly an inspiration to many, and I also want to appreciate you for being a mirror that reflects possibilities.

Professor Esther Ososanya Congratulations to you on your attainment.I am really proud of you and you mean the world to me dear aburo. Cheers

Professor Titilayo Ososanya Aunty Titi we celebrate you today and always — truly deserving of every flower and accolade! Congratulations ma

Congratulations Aunty on this well-deserved award! I am so inspired by the impact you continue to make in your field. Wishing you many more wins and even bigger achievements ahead. Love you ma❤️

Congratulations on your BEYA Award! This prestigious recognition is a testament to your outstanding contributions, leadership, commitment to excellence, your impact as a scholar, mentor and the way you lift others as you rise. Your work continues to inspire students and colleagues alike—so proud of you! Wishing you continued success as you build on this remarkable achievement. Celebrating you BIG today!

🎊 Very proud to know about these great achievement of Professor Esther Titilayo Ososanya 🎉🎉🎉 Her Humbleness and Hardwork has earned her these great achievement; this is a milestone✨️ Greater Achievements IJN 🙏🏽

Dr. Esther Ososanya is the best mentor and advisor I have ever worked with. She is consistently generous with her time and knowledge, always willing to support her students by sharing her deep expertise in robotics and artificial intelligence. Beyond her technical excellence, Dr. Ososanya leads by example—creating opportunities, offering guidance, and fostering confidence in her students. As a woman of color in STEM, her mentorship has been especially meaningful to me; she has paved the way for students like me to thrive in spaces where representation still matters. Her impact extends far beyond the classroom, shaping not only strong researchers but confident future leaders in STEM.

Esther Ososanya Congratulations to you Esther for this great achievement.I am so proud of you and glad to see your hard work paid off in the end.Wishing you more success in your endeavors and Gods peace and blessings.To God be the glory.Amen.

Congratulations to Jasmine Harris on her exceptional achievements as an engineer and an outstanding individual. Your dedication and excellence serve as an inspiration to us all.

Professor E. Titilayo Ososanya who I am very proud of, and reckon with deserve the honour. She is so generous to the family even to a fault. Wish her more wins.

She is a good friend and sister who cares about others rather than herself. She renders a selfless service and support to everyone who she comes across. Her love for Christ as a Christian is a top notch. Her motherly role cannot be compared with any other person. She is exceptionally brilliant and ready to from others.

Congratulations to Jasmine Harris on receiving the prestigious BEYA STEM Award. This remarkable achievement is a testament to her dedication, leadership, and outstanding contributions to STEM. Her hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire those around her. We celebrate this well-deserved honor and look forward to all the incredible impact she will make in the future.

Dear Dr Ososanya , I am so proud of you and your achievements. I am also glad that all you hard work has been recognized …… You are such a blessing to us and I am sure to your students also ….Thank you .

Congratulations, Kia, on winning the Science Spectrum Trailblazer Award! This recognition is truly well-deserved, and both the Boeing and Jaguar families are incredibly proud of you and all that you have achieved. Much love! Colin Warner

Congratulations, Professor Esther Titilayo Ososanya, on this incredible and well-deserved honor! I was fortunate to be one of your students back in 2018, and you were truly one of the best professors I ever had. Beyond your academic excellence, you always stood by your students and believed in fairness and integrity. I will never forget how you supported me in Signals and Systems and encouraged me to stand up for my work and prove my abilities. Your leadership, dedication, and genuine care for students have had a lasting impact on my journey. This recognition perfectly reflects the inspiration you continue to be in technology and STEM. Wishing you continued success and even greater achievements ahead. You truly deserve it.

Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement, Professor Esther. We are proud of your inspiring leadership of our department and of the exemplary model you represent in leadership and innovation. This recognition truly reflects your meaningful impact on education and technology. We wish you continued success.

Congratulations auntie! This is stellar. This is an acknowledgement of your contribution to the expansion of America's technological prowess. The nation applauds. American exceptionalism grows. The whole family is incredibly proud. Continue to reach for the stars!!

Congratulations, Aunty Esther! 🎉 Your recognition as a 2026 BEYA Award recipient is so well-deserved. Your leadership, brilliance, and impact in technology continue to inspire generations. We are incredibly proud of you—thank you for paving the way and showing what excellence looks like. 💙🌟

Congratulations Dr. Esther Ososanya for your great achievement. May you continue to make extraordinary strides in your professional pursuits and continue to climb the ladder of success.

Congratulations on receiving the NEYA award. This recognition is truly well deserved. I am especially grateful for your support during my college graduation and for your help with exam accommodations in the STEM program. Your guidance made a meaningful difference in my academic experience.

A very big CONGRATULATIONS to my oh so pretty sorority sister, Jasmine Harris on this prestigious award. Keep up the excellent work and being an inspiration in the STEM field!

Congratulations, Kia, on earning the Science Spectrum Trailblazer Award! You are truly deserving of this honor. You're always ahead of the curve and consistently show up to move your community forward, with heart, leadership, and a smile!

I am very happy to see Dr. Ososanya receive this award. She was diligent in helping in my journey towards my bachelors degree from my freshman year until I graduated. Not only was she an excellent professor but she also helped me in extra curricular activities like NSBE and also STEM, which allowed me to get on a plane for my very first time in my sophomore year to go to Arizona for a STEM conference. Being as though receiving my bachelors degree in electrical engineering science was the biggest thing to happen in my life, Dr. Ososanya will always be special to me for the roll she played. I believe God put her in my life on purpose because of how excellent she is and God knew I would need someone like that and I am very very thankful. Congratulations Dr. Ososanya you definitely deserve this award and I couldn’t think of anyone better to receive it.

I am extremely proud to congratulate Tishawn Gaynor on being selected as a recipient of the Modern-Day Technology Leader Award at the 2026 BEYA STEM Conference. This distinguished national honor recognizes not only his outstanding performance and leadership in STEM, but also the broader impact of his work on representation, mentorship, and opportunity. As a Black man in STEM, Tishawn’s achievements carry profound significance. He has consistently broken barriers, challenged expectations, and created space for others to envision themselves in technology and innovation. Throughout his career, Tishawn has exemplified excellence, integrity, and purpose, while remaining deeply committed to serving and uplifting his community. His dedication to mentorship and advocacy has helped shape future generations of leaders and innovators. Tishawn is an admirable figure whose influence extends far beyond his professional accomplishments. This recognition is well deserved, and I am incredibly proud of the lasting impact he continues to make.

Congratulations, Professor Ososanya! 🎉💐 We are so incredibly proud of you and this well-deserved recognition. Your brilliance, leadership, and dedication is an inspiration to all. Thank you for always leading by example and showing what’s possible. Congrats on this very well deserved honor!

My name is Dr. Behjat Forouzandeh Adjunct Professor at Electrical Engineering School The University of the District of Columbia. It is a great pleasure for me to extend my sincere congratulations to Professor Esther Titilayo Ososanya on receiving this well-deserved award from the 2026-BEYA-STEM Conference. For more than ten years, she has been an outstanding member of our engineering community, consistently demonstrating excellence in teaching, research, and academic leadership. Her dedication, professionalism, and passion for engineering education have made a lasting impact on both her students and colleagues. I strongly support this recognition, as it truly reflects her significant contributions to the field and her continuous efforts to advance knowledge and innovation. This award is not only a personal achievement for her, but also a source of pride for our institution and for all of us who have had the opportunity to work with her. I wish her continued success and many more achievements in the years to come.

A big, big congratulations, on this achievement. Super proud of your accomplishments over the years, and very well deserved.

The measure of leadership is not by authority, but impact. It has been a true blessing to be able to witness Kia lead global initiatives, prioritize giving back , and still be a leader across the aerospace industry.

It is with immense joy that I congratulate my son-in-law, Kiante Bush, on this prestigious recognition as a 2026 BEYA STEM Awardee! I am so incredibly proud of the man you are and everything you have accomplished. Your hard work and talent inspire us all. You mean so much to our family, and we couldn't be happier to see you honored in this way. Well done!

Jasmine Harris, Words can not express how proud I am of you and all of your accomplishments! This is truly is a dream come true. All your hard work speaks for itself. Keep up the good work!

Congratulations on being selected as a recipient of the 2026 BEYA STEM Award! This is an incredible and well-deserved honor that reflects your excellence, dedication, and impact in the STEM field. Your achievement not only highlights your hard work and leadership, but also serves as an inspiration to those who follow in your footsteps. You represent the very best of innovation, perseverance, and purpose, and your recognition on a national platform is something to be truly proud of. Wishing you continued success as you soar to even greater heights. Congratulations again on this outstanding accomplishment!

Jasmine Harris! No one is more deserving than you! I'm so proud of you and all of your accomplishments! Keep reaching for new heights!

Kia, So proud of you for earning the Science Spectrum Trailblazer honor — congratulations, truly well deserved!

Congratulations to Jasmine Harris on being a 2026 BEYA STEM Awardee! I am incredibly proud of you and all that you have accomplished. This honor is a true reflection of your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. You mean so much to me, not only as my line sister, but as someone who is always just a phone call away, shows up without hesitation, and fiercely supports those you love. Your energy, love for traveling, fashion, and your ability to make us laugh bring so much joy to everyone around you. Over the past five years, I’ve been blessed to grow closer to you, and I am grateful for your friendship, loyalty, and constant encouragement. Congratulations again, you are truly deserving of this recognition, and I am so proud to celebrate you. Love you sis!

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! Your brilliance, dedication, and curiosity continue to break barriers and inspire others. I’m so incredibly proud of all you’ve achieved and I know this only the beginning!! Congratulations Tishawn Gaynor🤎

Wow! Congratulations Kia, on being selected for the BEYA Science Spectrum Trailblazer Award! That recognition is spot-on and very much well-deserved! I am proud of how you've progressed and developed over the past several years I've known you. Keep up the great work as the sky's the limit!

Mr. James Smallwood has been an notable mentor for me and my crew since the first day he introduced himself. He truly embodies the highest standards of a substation Mobile Operator and Exelon employee. Congratulations on this well-deserved nomination! It means a lot to me to see my teacher recognized for his contributions in such a large company, which also bodes well for the succession rate in our department. Thank you, Smalls! Your support is greatly appreciated.

Kia Smith: The Boeing Company Congratulations on receiving the prestigious Science Spectrum Trailblazer Award Kia! Your dedication to innovation and leadership are inspiring and your commitment to shaping the next group of aerospace professionals is astonishing.

Kia Smith - I am thrilled, but not surprised, that you are receiving the Science Spectrum Trailblazer Award! I am incredibly proud of you. With heartfelt admiration for your humility, authenticity, and achievements, I congratulate you! I knew you were special from the first day we met. We at Boeing are so fortunate that you came here. Signed your first fan at Boeing!!!

Kia, I am so proud of you! You have personally impacted my life in so many positive ways and I can't think of a more deserving person to win the Science Spectrum Trailblazer Award. Thank you for your courage, creativity and magic that you continue to share with us. Congratulations on this accomplishment, we are cheering you on all the way from California!

I can’t think of a more deserving recipient. Pierre puts in the work and I’m happy to see him receive this amazing recognition. Well done!