Aiden Crossfield

Majoring in Computer Science, Games And Simulation Arts And Sciences, Minoring in Electronic Arts
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Class of 2026
From New Milford, CT

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Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
New Milford High School

Aiden in the News

Local Student Makes the Dean's Honor List at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Aiden Crossfield of New Milford, 06776, has made the Dean's Honor List for the Spring 2023 semester at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. Rensselaer's Dean's Honor List is compile...

June, 13 2023 - Verified by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Achievements Added by Aiden

Aiden Crossfield was recognized for earning an academic award

I was a recipient of the White Key Award: a freshmen/sophomore recognition by Rensselaers Senior Leadership Honor Society, Phalanx. In order to receive this award, candidates must exhibit tremendous leadership at Rensselaer.

Spring 2024 - Added by Aiden

Aiden Crossfield was recognized for earning an academic award

I received an Academic Recognition Letter Recipient from the Department of Computer Science for performance above and beyond that which is necessary for an A grade in CSCI 1200-Data Structures in the Spring 2023 semester.

Spring 2023 - Added by Aiden

Aiden Crossfield was recognized for earning an academic award

I was the recipient of a $25 Gift Card for submitting my game "Adventures in Cell Division!" to a peer-reviewed contest and placing in the top four.

Spring 2023 - Added by Aiden

Aiden Crossfield was recognized for earning a spot on the Dean's List

Fall 2022 - Spring 2024 - Added by Aiden

Aiden Crossfield was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list

Fall 2018 - Spring 2022 - Added by Aiden

Aiden Crossfield was recognized for graduating

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Activities

Upsilon Pi Epsilon International Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines

In order to be considered for Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE), undergraduate students must be pursuing a degree in the computing and information disciplines, be currently in or already have completed the course CSCI 2300 (Intro. to Algorithms), have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and have an in-major GPA of at least 3.3. As a member of the Advertising Committee, I am responsible for designing fliers for RPI's chapter to use in the advertisement of events.

Spring 2024 - Fall 2024 - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Game Development Club

As President of RPI's Game Development Club, it is my responsibility to schedule and plan Officer Meetings, and to work alongside the other Officers of the club to plan activities for our weekly General Body Meetings, and our monthly 48-hour Game Jams. Additionally, it is my responsibility to schedule and coordinate the Rensselaer Games Showcase: an annual Fall event in which RPI students as well as local studios come together to showcase their games!

Fall 2022 - Fall 2024 - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Coding&&Community

As President of Coding&&Community, it is my responsibility to schedule and plan our weekly EBoard Meetings, our weekly Work Parties, and provide both instructors and lesson plans for the programming courses offered by RPI's branch of New York's Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP).

Fall 2022 - Fall 2024 - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Crew

Fall 2022 - Fall 2024 - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Wingman (Dylan's Wings of Change)

As a Wingman Student Leader for Dylan's Wings of Change, I ran monthly classes at my school designed to promote emotional wellbeing and promote inclusion.

Fall 2021 - Spring 2022 - New Milford High School

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National Honor Society

Fall 2020 - Spring 2022 - New Milford High School

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Math Honor Society

Fall 2018 - Spring 2022 - New Milford High School

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Work Experience

Programmer at The Molecularium Project

* Collaborated closely with a team of 6 on the development of an educational app.

* Used Git to manage version control.

* Worked in Unity to develop in an AR Environment.

* Playtesting each iteration of the game to check for bugs.

* Posting new Builds of the game before each team meeting for everyone to Playtest.

January 2024 - Present

Swim Instructor/Swim Coach at Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut

* Designed and implemented lesson plans
* Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
* Instructed participants in proper stroke techniques to encourage self-reliant swimming.
* Assessed swimming skill levels for each student and placed accordingly depending on results.
* Handled student situations using logic and mediation skills.

August 2021 - August 2023

Lifeguard at Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut

* Watched over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations.
* Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations.
* Patrolled to identify anyone needing assistance and offered immediate care.
* Collaborated closely with team to identify issues and quickest methods for remediation.
* Adhered strictly to emergency action plans.

August 2020 - August 2023