AEDAN BINGHAM

Bridging robotics engineering and economics — combining hands-on autonomous research with macro-level market analysis to approach technical and systemic challenges.

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// Education

Double Major: Robotics Engineering & Economics
Worcester Polytechnic Institute — Worcester, MA
Candidate for B.S.  ·  Expected December 2027

// Skills

Software & Tools
Python C++ C Java MATLAB GitHub Fusion 360 SolidWorks AutoCAD OpenMV Arduino Cura Canva Microsoft 365
Fabrication & Hardware
Advanced Fabrication Soldering 3D Printing Circuitry FEA

// Research & Projects

Perception and Autonomous Robotics Lab (PeAR)
2026 – Present  ·  WPI
  • Rapid prototyping cycles of organic quadcopter and flying wing research platforms
  • Improved real-time sensory perception and data processing efficiency on resource-constrained microcontrollers
Behavioral Finance Research
2024 – Present  ·  WPI  ·  Advisee: Alexander Smith, Ph.D., Economics
  • Analytical research uncovering key themes, misconceptions, and psychological biases in financial behavior and literacy, using original survey data from 200 anonymous WPI students
Paper — What WPI Students Know about Personal Finance
Educational Platform
2023 – 2025
  • Created an innovative website providing research tools, study resources, and course materials for 400+ users
Financial Market Research
2023 – 2024  ·  CMR HS  ·  Business Professionals of America
  • Co-authored with John Beurer, B.S. — analyzes structural shifts in economies and markets during the Information and Easy Money Ages. Competed nationally in Billings, Great Falls, and Chicago.
Paper — The 21st Century's Ubiquitous Market Transition

// Experience

Grill & Green
Front-of-House Associate, Client Relations and Beverage Specialist
Worcester, MA  ·  2025 – 2026
  • Delivering dynamic, customer-focused service in a fast-paced, health-oriented café, serving 300+ patrons daily
TurnUP Activism
Intern — Evaluative Research and Report Write-Ups
Cambridge, MA  ·  Summer 2024
  • Researched and presented on the Rule of Law, Political Imprisonment, Justice, and Environmental Realism
  • Teamwork resulted in the registration of 290,000 young voters
Stockman Insurance
Account Executive — Optimizing Claims and Accounts
Great Falls, MT  ·  Summer 2024
  • Highly collaborative three-person team; utilized Applied Epic and communication expertise to perfect client management and resource allocation
  • Increased client volume and expanded Stockman's Central Montana operating region
Meadow Lark Country Club
Tennis Center Operations — Court Management
Great Falls, MT  ·  2022 – 2024
  • Enhanced player retention rate and court operations with an emphasis on building customer relationships

// Achievements

Charles O. Thompson Scholar WPI  ·  2026
Dean's List WPI  ·  2024, 2025, 2026
Golden Flame Finalist — Top 1% of Graduates CMR HS  ·  2024
Promoting Excellence in Education Scholar CMR HS  ·  2024

// Activities & Volunteerism

Tau Beta Pi Honorary Society Sigma Pi Fraternity Investing Association Meals on Wheels America WPI Club Tennis
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