Why They Love Being a Student

Aiden loves being a student because he has always thrived on learning new facts. Even as a toddler, he wanted to know everything about every topic. What started with sharks grew into deep sea creatures, sunken ships, and even war vehicles. He never learns just a little- he dives all the way in, always surrounded by books. Aiden not only loves learning, but enthusiastically sharing what he knows and getting everyone around him excited about discovery.

Favorite Subject & Why

Aiden’s favorite subject is history. In his words, “We learn from our past mistakes to grow and expand on our successes.” He loves exploring how people and ideas evolve over time, especially the development of technology. Learning about early inventions, like the first airplane built from simple materials, helps him appreciate how innovation grows. Understanding the past inspires him to imagine what we might accomplish next.

How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals

Aiden hopes to pursue an advanced degree in science, engineering, and/or math to help improve the future of air travel. He is fascinated by how flight and technology evolve and dreams of combining his knowledge to make passenger travel faster, safer, and more efficient. This award would support educational opportunities that fuel his curiosity and help him continue exploring the science and engineering behind the skies.