Ryan T. Bumgarner is a student at West Virginia University studying aerospace and mechanical engineering. He has experience in CAD software, machining, welding, and has held leadership roles in ASME. Some of his projects include designing a Stirling engine and studying incompressible aerodynamics. He has worked various jobs in retail, food service, and agriculture to fund his education while maintaining a high GPA. His coursework focuses on engineering fundamentals like statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, and mechanics.