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The Brief
Mike Wimmer attended Carolina University where he received his Ph.D. at 16 years old.
He is a MENSA member and was running two businesses by the time he was just 12.
The teen is believed to be the youngest person to receive his Ph.D. in the United States.

Mike Wimmer truly is a winner.

At just 12 years old, he graduated high school and acquired his associate’s degree – all in one year.

At 14, he received his bachelor’s degree.

And now, at just 16 years old, Wimmer will receive his Ph.D., in addition to two master’s degrees he’s acquired over the last two years.

The teenage entrepreneur is the youngest person in the United States to receive his Ph.D., according to Carolina University, where he received his doctorate.

"I’m super excited to have gotten to this point," he told FOX Local.

Ph.D. at 16
Wimmer got his Ph.D. by taking online and in-person classes and did his dissertation on innovation.

"I always had the desire to solve problems in new ways that have never been done before," Wimmer continued. "So, this is the perfect topic for me. It’s what I’ve been doing."
The vehicle operates underwater and is capable of identifying, neutralizing and collecting lionfish.

Once it reaches capacity, the ROV returns to the surface, offloads and repeats.

The Reef Sweeper uses an AI system named ALFREDD (also created by Mike) to carry out its operation.

Dig deeper:
The teen used a real-life example on which he based his dissertation.

Wimmer has developed a commercially viable and remotely operated vehicle to combat the lionfish population in the Atlantic Ocean.

Lionfish are an invasive species and Wimmer hopes his newest invention will help combat their numbers.

"I wanted to do my research on something that could have a physical impact on the world, and for me, what better way to do that than to actually build an innovative product that has a positive environmental impact," Wimmer explained.

Wimmer not only completed his doctorate, but was simultaneously running his three companies: Next Era Innovations, Insta Grade AI, and Reflect Social.

Newest invention unveiled
During the university’s graduation ceremony, not only was Wimmer a guest speaker, but he unveiled his latest invention.

It’s called a Reef Sweeper.

The vehicle operates underwater and is capable of identifying, neutralizing and collecting lionfish.

Once it reaches capacity, the ROV returns to the surface, offloads and repeats.

The Reef Sweeper uses an AI system named ALFREDD (also created by Mike) to carry out its operation.

Big picture view:
Wimmer is working with Atlantic Lionshare Ltd. to utilize his ROV with its mission to control the lionfish population "on a larger and ecologically significant scale."

Time to relax
What's next:
Outside of running his companies, Wimmer said he planned to relax during his summer vacation.

School is over and he’s got his driver’s license, which means Wimmer will be cruising around in his Corvette and possibly taking a Disney Cruise.

"I’m still 16, so I’m going to have time by the pool, do normal 16-year-old stuff," Wimmer said.

Source: https://www.livenowfox.com/news/16-year-old-becomes-youngest-receive-ph-d-us-university-claims.amp

Here in Nigeria...Ministers and law makers be like...

No, No, No...."We cannot take it" ...you cannot be this young and be bagging big big degrees" ...the only thing we can permit for minors is almajiri begging on the street and underage marriage even at 11 years old so we can enjoy virgin pvssy"

Very big congratulations to him. I witnessed a 17 year old lady last year at Arizona State University. Some kids are genius and parents who have them know the best thing is to home school them.

Politicians rubbish professors by collecting billions WHILE profs collect few thousands and you ppl want beta nation yet naija edu is bastardized by wicked politicians oppressirs since 1999 NAIJA PPL JUST STICK TO ONLINE EDU TO DEV YA LIFE

Split Difference
In Nigeria, education authorities are planning to prevent pupils less than 16 years write Senior School Examinations.

Meanwhile in Nigeria . . .

and we still peg the age limit for UTME at 16

GboyegaD:
Very big congratulations to him. I witnessed a 17 year old lady last year at Arizona State University. Some kids are genius and parents who have them know the best thing is to home school them.

I'm telling you,most of these early catch are home schooled. I'm trying to figure how that stuff works actually

mecuries:
and we still peg the age limit for UTME at 16

That's a huge limitation in my opinion

Abee79:
Meanwhile in Nigeria . . .

All we know is BBN

CrownLands:
Split Difference
In Nigeria, education authorities are planning to prevent pupils less than 16 years write Senior School Examinations.

I'm still struggling to figure out the rationale behind that legislation.

PARADIZEPRIEST:
Politicians rubbish professors by collecting billions WHILE profs collect few thousands and you ppl want beta nation yet naija edu is bastardized by wicked politicians oppressirs since 1999 NAIJA PPL JUST STICK TO ONLINE EDU TO DEV YA LIFE

You have a strong point here

advanceDNA:
Here in Nigeria...Ministers and law makers be like...

No, No, No...."We cannot take it" ...you cannot be this young and be bagging big big degrees" ...the only thing we can permit for minors is almajiri begging on the street and underage marriage even at 11 years old so we can enjoy virgin pvssy"

Very funny.
But very true too.
Politicians got Nigerians eating off of their palms

Sagefromtheeast:

I'm telling you,most of these early catch are home schooled. I'm trying to figure how that stuff works actually

I have a colleague whose kids are home schooled. He said they have structured time they read/study. I feel as a parent who wants to home school, you need be very disciplined.

Sagefromtheeast:

I'm still struggling to figure out the rationale behind that legislation.

Don't be surprised that the promoters of this legislation have sent their children "abroad" for education.

GboyegaD:


I have a colleague whose kids are home schooled. He said they have structured time they read/study. I feel as a parent who wants to home school, you need be very disciplined.

Can one work 8 - 5 and still be able to home school?
It's simply unrealistic for some

CrownLands:



Don't be surprised that the promoters of this legislation have sent their children "abroad" for education.

That's the main problem of Nigeria.
Nobody is thinking about you,.
You have to carter for yourself,or nobody will.
If not, how would Tinubu be telling us to buy Nigerian but keeps traveling out for ordinary check up?
Same with Buhari.

Sagefromtheeast:

Can one work 8 - 5 and still be able to home school?
It's simply unrealistic for some

Only one party works in most cases. As we see there are many SAHP and it is under such situation that the home school will work perfectly.

GboyegaD:


Only one party works in most cases. As we see there are many SAHP and it is under such situation that the home school will work perfectly.

Hmmm 🤔
Only in cases where a parent can afford to stay at home. And what if that parent is not the disciplined one?

Sagefromtheeast:


Hmmm 🤔
Only in cases where a parent can afford to stay at home. And what if that parent is not the disciplined one?

It is something that need be discussed properly before starting it.

GboyegaD:


It is something that need be discussed properly before starting it.

Yes o... it's a very demanding task.

Sagefromtheeast:


That's the main problem of Nigeria.
Nobody is thinking about you,.
You have to carter for yourself,or nobody will.
If not, how would Tinubu be telling us to buy Nigeria but keeps traveling out for ordinary check up.
Same with Buhari.

That is the question. If you ask me, na who I go tell 🎵 🎶

CrownLands:



That is the question. If you ask me, na who I go tell 🎵 🎶