In the gymnasium of one of our local schools, there hangs a sign that says, “Have a dream. Make a plan. Do the work.” Mozart was a genius. He achieved greatness, not because music effortlessly poured out of him, but because he–perhaps more than any other composer–was willing to “do the work.” There is a […]
10 Modern Child Prodigies
Most of us aspire to reach excellence in our fields. Some of us reach the peak of our careers during adulthood, but some are so talented and skilled during childhood that they are comparable or even superior to adults. There have been many child prodigies throughout history. This list explores child prodigies in various fields in the modern world.
10 Mikaela Fudolig
Mikaela Irene Fudolig entered the University of the Philippines at 11 years old. She graduated summa cum laude in Bachelor of Science in Physics at age 16, and she was the valedictorian of her graduating class. She is currently a PhD student and professor at the same university with interest in econophysics, mathematical modeling of behavior in systems, and biological systems.