Jasmine Bowers has made history by becoming the first Black person to achieve a doctorate in computer science from the University of Florida , a milestone she proudly shared on her Twitter account.
Bowers’ remarkable journey through the computer science doctoral program, established within the last decade, has been marked by her determination and the support of her family , particularly her mother , who instilled in her a love for technology from a young age .
“My mother taught me how to use Excel to record my ‘wish list,’ planting the seed of motivation at a young age,” told reporters in 2020 , when her story broke.
She added:
“I grew up in a household where I was encouraged to embrace technology, thanks to my mother, a self-taught engineer.”
Having pursued a double major in math and computer science at Fort Valley State University and furthered her studies at North Carolina A&T, where she earned her master’s degree , Bowers’ journey culminated in achieving her Ph.D., a pinnacle she attributes to various factors , including supportive mentors and her unwavering belief in herself instilled by her mother.