Honor Society® member
Aiden Christian
- computer engineering
- Class of 2026
- Chantilly, VA
Member since December 2025
About
Education
Freedom High School, South Riding, VA — Class of 2026 GPA: 4.40
Coursework: DE Physics (NOVA), AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Calculus BC (BYU), AP Computer Science A, DE U.S. History, Cybersecurity, Engineering Design, Data Structures
Honors: National Honor Society, Science NHS (Committee Officer), Mu Alpha Theta, Computer Science HS, Math HS, Tri-M Music HS
Honors & Awards
• Science National Honor Society Committee Officer — promoted STEM outreach and peer mentorship across 100+ students.
• National Honor Society Officer Candidate — recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and service.
• Varsity Lacrosse Assistant Offensive Leader — supported coaching, analytics, and leadership for 25+ teammates.
• Freedom HS Guitar Section Leader — led ensemble rehearsals, mentoring 15+ students in classical and jazz performance.
• Cyber Club & AI Club Co-Founder — spearheaded workshops and hackathons introducing 50+ students to AI and cybersecurity fundamentals.
Leadership & Extracurriculars
• Student Council Association (Class Secretary)
Organized major school events (Homecoming, Spirit Weeks, Pep Rallies) engaging 500+ students; managed logistics, theme design, and communication between class officers and administration.
• AI Club Co-Founder
Designed AI-powered projects blending education and technology; mentored peers on machine learning basics, ethics, and real-world applications.
• Research Club (Outreach & Logistics Director)
Facilitated 10+ student research proposals; collaborated with faculty to connect high school researchers with university mentors; organized research symposiums.
• South Asian Student Association (Event Coordinator)
Planned Diwali and Holi celebrations promoting cultural appreciation and community unity; managed performances, vendors, and 200+ attendees.
• Varsity Lacrosse (Assistant Offensive Leader)
Collaborated with coaches to develop plays and improve offensive strategies; mentored younger athletes on teamwork and discipline.
• Freedom Guitar Ensemble (Section Leader)
Led sectionals, supported performance preparation, and promoted musical leadership among peers.
Honors and awards
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George Mason University CyberSlam - Competitive Cybersecurity Participant
Chosen as one of my school’s top 10 for GMU CyberSlam (120+ NOVA competitors); earned top scores in defense, forensics, and vulnerability tasks.
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Virginia Boys State
Selected as Commonwealth Attorney General at Virginia Boys State. Received the Best Citizen Award for leadership, civic engagement, and collaboration. Also honored with the Choir Award for musical excellence and contribution to the Boy
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NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award
Recognized by NCWIT AiC High School Award for computing excellence - selected from 3,700+ applicants nationwide for tech leadership & impact.
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national society of high school scholars
U.S. Department of Defense STEM (DoDSTEM): Selected among 5% of applicants; completed 80+ hrs in defense labs, coding AI models & cybersecurity tools, collaborating with PhDs on projects.
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Member, Representing Freedom High School Team, U.S. AI Gov’t Challenge
Directed 12 peers in AI policy challenge; analyzed 200+ pages of data, drafted 5+ regulations, debated ethics, placed top in our schools region.
Goals and interests
- Outside the classroom
Service & Community Engagement
• Dulles Soup Kitchen Volunteer — served 100+ meals monthly, coordinated food drives, and trained new volunteers on service rotation.
• STEM Tutoring & Outreach — organized coding and robotics sessions for elementary students, mentoring 80+ young learners.
• Hospital & Senior Center Volunteering — assisted with wellness activities, patient support, and technology setup for elderly residents.
• Community Car Wash Fundraisers — raised over $1,000 for school clubs and local charities through student-run events.Interests
Computer Engineering · Artificial Intelligence · Cybersecurity · GIS Mapping · Research & Innovation · Lacrosse · Guitar Performance · Entrepreneurship
Experience
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summer intern
Internship at SuperSafe Labs LLC, CA (Remote) I demonstrated leadership, scholarship, and technical initiative through my internship at a quantum-resistant software firm, where I built secure Python applications, refined HIPAA-compliant file-transfer GUIs, and implemented RSA-based encryption workflows. Working under Dr. Farber, a Caltech- and University of Michigan–trained astrophysicist, pushed me to think like an engineer who balances security, usability, and real-world constraints. I learned how to assess vulnerabilities, design intuitive interfaces, and write clean, reliable code for sensitive environments. This experience strengthened my interest in cybersecurity and showed me the impact that thoughtful system design can have on users and organizations. In college, I hope to expand this work by leading cybersecurity or ethical hacking teams, competing in CTFs, contributing to open-source security tools, and exploring research at the intersection of cryptography and software engineering. I’m excited to bring both technical skill and collaborative leadership to a campus community focused on building secure, innovative technologies.
Jul 2025
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vice president
Freedom HS Cyber Club & STEM Club; GenNext Academy (Vice President) I demonstrated leadership and citizenship by spearheading 10+ cybersecurity workshops, mentoring over 15 members in ethical hacking, and increasing club engagement by 40% through competitions and outreach. As Cyber Club VP, I learned to guide teams, take initiative, and build an inclusive learning environment. In college, I plan to continue this work by leading cybersecurity clubs, competing in CTFs, contributing to open-source security projects, and organizing workshops that promote digital literacy and online safety on campus. I demonstrated leadership and scholarship by planning 10+ STEM events, leading hands-on labs and design challenges, and increasing engagement by 40%. As STEM Club VP, I organized experiments, promoted innovation, and built an inclusive environment for students exploring science and engineering. In college, I hope to continue this work by leading STEM organizations, mentoring new members, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects, and participating in outreach programs that expand STEM opportunities for local schools & underrepresented groups.
Aug 2021 – Jun 2025
Volunteering
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Freedom High School
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Fluent
- Malayalam Intermediate
- Hindi Intermediate
