All articles tagged with #child prodigy
Joseph Harris-Birtill, at just 2 years and 182 days old, became the youngest-ever member of Mensa, showcasing exceptional intelligence with early reading, multilingual counting, and advanced problem-solving skills, highlighting the importance of tailored support for gifted children.
9-year-old Chinese photographer Zou Shengyu, also known as Shengsheng, has captured candid portraits of high-profile figures including Jason Momoa, Tony Leung, and Li Na, amassing millions of likes and followers on social media. Encouraged by her father, she began street photography at age 4 and has since gained attention for her ability to capture the softer and gentler side of her subjects. Using analog film cameras, she aims to convey emotions and hopes to become a full-time portrait photographer in the future.
Kairan Quazi, a 14-year-old from California, is set to become the youngest graduate in Santa Clara University's 172-year history. Quazi, who has been described as a child prodigy, will also start a job at SpaceX's satellite internet division, Starlink, in July. He began speaking in full sentences at two years old and was found to have an intelligence in the 99.9th percentile of the general population in third grade. Quazi enrolled at Las Positas community college at the age of 9 and transferred to Santa Clara to study computer science and engineering when he was 11.
David Balogun, a 9-year-old child prodigy who wants to be an astrophysicist, received a private tour of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Mission Operations Center in Maryland. During the tour, scientists were impressed with David's extensive knowledge and enthusiasm. The employees at the center learned from David as much as he learned from them. David hopes to collaborate with NASA and other aerospace companies while also working to improve the education system for gifted children like himself.