Where Ryan started
Where Ryan finished
Broad STEM interestsEngineering, computer science and STEM in general
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Materials ScienceA specific field found through readings and activities
Fencing came firstOther activities lacked focus and leadership
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Fencing appTracks match results, joining his coding and his sport
No engineering projectWanted to work with a mentor
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Tesla mentorshipBuilt a working gaming mouse prototype and 28-page notebook
Aiming for top-10 schoolsNeeded to stand apart from talented peers
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MIT and Johns HopkinsPlus a $40,000-per-year Johns Hopkins scholarship