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16-Year-Old Robotics Prodigy Graduates to Become Youngest PhD in US

Mike Wimmer says he wants to ‘have a positive impact on the world.’
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16-Year-Old Robotics Prodigy Graduates to Become Youngest PhD in US
Mike Wimmer, 16, graduated from Carolina University on May 3, 2025, becoming the youngest Ph.D. in the United States. Courtesy of Melissa Wimmer
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He tinkered with his first iPad at the age of 18 months.

At 5 years old, he was coding.

Michael Wing
Michael Wing
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Michael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.