The wunderkind has been on a roll since he was just 18-months-old, when he started solving simple arithmetic problems. in mathematics - the first of four advanced degrees he intends to pursue. While most 14-year-olds are enjoying their summer vacation outside, Greg Smith is in a classroom working out mathematical proofs in his first course at the University of Virginia. in mathematics at the University of Virginia. Now, the whiz kid takes on another grand task - he's studying for a Ph.D. His IQ has been measured as being in the top 25% of the top 1percent, and when not attending university, he's an international philanthropist who has been nominated for the nobel peace prize - twice. He is a lanky young man, with floppy blond hair who loves to play basketball and goes hiking. Story Text: Greg Smith looks like any other 14-year-old boy.Reuters ID: LVADY7BROK2V5BKJCUGA674SH4TY.Location: CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA KESWICK, VIRGINIA UNITED STATES UNKNOWN LOCATION, KENYA.
So he's one of the gang, he's not really an exception." He's a little boyish, but at the mathematical level he keeps up with them and participates equally. He fits in with the other students, he's not that much shorter than they are. SCU SOUNDBITE (English) PROFESSOR KEVIN McCRIMMON SAYING: "He fits in very well. SMV PROFESSOR KEVIN McCRIMMON TALKING TO CLASS And I've made many friendships and they've given me such a great opportunity to interact with them as well as to learn." And I see myself as another student who wants to gain as much knowledge as they can." (REPORTER ASKS: AND HOW HAVE YOU FELT WITH YOUR OTHER CLASSMATES, AS FAR AS THEIR ACCEPTANCE?) "My other classmates have been wonderful. And I love the abilities I'm gaining to learn. SCU SOUNDBITE (English) GREG SMITH SAYING: "I love my life. VARIOUS OF GREG WORKING WITH STUDY GROUP (4 SHOTS) And so I believe one of the most important things in preparing for the sciences is to get a great mathematics foundation." I believe that science is the gateway to understanding the mysteries of our universe and that mathematics is the beacon that lights its path. SCU SOUNDBITE (English) GREG SMITH SAYING: "I do desire to get four Ph.D.s, in mathematics, biomedical research, aerospace engineering and political science. SLV GREG WALKING ON UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA CAMPUS VARIOUS OF GREGORY SMITH WRITING MATHEMATICAL PROOF ON BLACKBOARD (2 SHOTS) Summary: CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA UNITED STATES (JUNE 25) (REUTERS).Title: USA: 14 YEAR OLD GREG SMITH IS MATHEMATICAL GENIUS AT UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
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