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Carson Huey You becomes the youngest Ph.D. reciepient in TCU's history.
In a world where academic achievements often follow chronological milestones, Carson Huey-You has been shattering expectations. The Southlake-area prodigy first entered Texas Christian University as the youngest student ever at age 10. Eleven years and one Ph.D in quantum physics later, Carson's academic journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
Born with talent for numbers and an early proficiency in reading, Carson was tackling chapter books at the age of 2 and math problems shortly thereafter. His rapid progression into complex mathematics along with an ability to play classical piano music set him even further apart from children his age. He enrolled in a private high school in Grapevine and graduated as co-valedictorian. He also went on to score a 1770 on his SAT, paving the way to his historic admission into TCU in 2013.
Having spent roughly half his life as a horned frog, Carson’s tenure has been academically legendary. In the spring of 2017, he earned his bachelor’s degree in physics at just 14, becoming the university's youngest graduate and before most kids graduate high school. He already had a master’s degree at the age of 17.
Yet just a few days ago on May 11, Carson walked the aisle once again — becoming the youngest Ph.D. recipient in TCU's history.
“I effectively grew up on campus, and I’m thankful for how safe and accommodating everyone made it,” Carson says to a TCU reporter.
For the first time in a long time, the now 21-year-old Carson will be doing exactly what many of his fellow graduates will be doing this May — catching some well-deserved rest while looking for a job. He however, will be coding computers to handle the world's toughest mathematical equations.