The Secret of the Fibonacci Sequence in Trees
I wish Aidan had been allowed to write this in his own words, rather than his parent's / someone else's words.<p>On the other hand, whoever's taking care of him behind the scenes has done an incredible job.  I'd even say Aidan's "set for life"; that might seem over the top, but consider... this link will forever be associated with his name.  It demonstrates that even at age 13, he was a very capable real-world problem solver, while also showing off his ability to perform and present his own original research in ways that other people can build on.<p>That's going to impress virtually everyone he ever meets, probably.  Admissions boards, employers, investors, etc.  Obviously that assumes he plays his cards correctly going forward.  Still, though... this will always be a future de-facto "get-his-foot-in-the-door" for him, regardless of whatever it is he's trying to do.  Except maybe pickup chicks.<p>I just hope he doesn't become a victim of his own success.  Hearing "you're such a genius!" from everyone around him would not be good for his future self.