He tinkered with his first iPad at the age of 18 months.
At 5 years old, he was coding.
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.’
Mike Wimmer, 16, graduated from Carolina University on May 3, 2025, becoming the youngest Ph.D. in the United States. Courtesy of Melissa Wimmer
