Project Portfolio
An assorted collection of projects I’ve worked on throughout my career
ENGINEERING
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16.632 - Autonomous Machines
Fall of 2024, I took MIT course 16.632 - Autonomous Machines, where I completed various investigations with a variety of sensors (IR, Ultrasonic, IMU) and completely functioning, small-scale autonomous machines utilized for in-class implementation/testing of control algorithms (PID, Bang-Bang, State Machines)
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![Ruben Stephen holding his robot for MIT course 2.007 - Design & Manufacturing]()
2.007 - Design & Manufacturing
Spring of 2025, I took MIT course 2.007 - Design & Manufacturing, and designed, fabricated, and programmed a robot (affectionately dubbed “Big Homie”) capable of both remote control and autonomous operation, eventually winning the Glinda Prize for “the most elegant, regal, and stunning robots” in the competition
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![Ruben Stephen pictured alongside the studio 3e8 team in the main lobby of Greentown Labs]()
Summer '25 Internship - studio 3e8
Summer of 2025, I had the incredible privilege of working as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at studio 3e8 through the MIT Martin Trust Center for Entrepreneurship’s Pozen Fellowship. While there, I assisted the team on various projects, both technical and entrepreneurial.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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Social Media + Personal Brand
January of 2024, I made the decision to begin creating digital content documenting my experience as a FGLI engineering student, and helping rising HS and college students from similarly underprivileged backgrounds gain awareness and access to opportunities they may not have been exposed to otherwise. My online presence also serves as an evergreen source of lead generation for my other entrepreneurial endeavors
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![Ruben Stephen holding his robot for MIT course 2.007 - Design & Manufacturing]()
LearnWell Academies
In the summer of 2024, I expanded my college preparation initiatives by offering specialized tutoring services for the SAT Math section, complemented by a range of freely accessible resources and comprehensive guides.
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![Ruben Stephen pictured alongside the studio 3e8 team in the main lobby of Greentown Labs]()
LearnWell Podcast
Summer of 2024, I initiated the documentation of conversations and interviews with my growing network of mentors via the LearnWell Podcast. This effort aims to share the valuable insights I have been fortunate to access, enabling others who may not have the same opportunities to benefit and learn alongside me.
