Show Mobile Navigation  10 Modern Child Prodigies  Merv Crux
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.  9 Akrit Jaswal   India’s Akrit Pran Jaswal became
well-known when he performed his first surgery—at just seven
years old. Though he wasn’t a doctor at the time, he was
considered a medical genius locally. The