14-year-old girl bags Master’s degree in Engineering from US university, set to earn PhD at 16 years old

Dorothy's academic journey reached new heights when, at the age of 14, she obtained her Master's degree in environmental science and sustainable engineering from Unity College. This accomplishment places her among the youngest individuals globally to achieve such a feat.

14-year-old girl bags Master’s degree in Engineering from US university, set to earn PhD at 16 years old

A remarkable young girl, Dorothy Jean Tillman, has earned her Master's degree from Unity College in Maine, United States, at just 14 years old. Dorothy, who hails from Chicago, displayed an exceptional aptitude for learning from an early age, starting to speak at 8 months old and doing math by the age of 4.

Her journey through academia was nothing short of astounding. At 9 years old, she attended high school, and by the time she turned 10, she had already earned an Associate degree in Psychology from the College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois. She went on to achieve a Bachelor's degree in humanities from Excelsior College in Albany, New York, at the age of 12.

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Dorothy's academic journey reached new heights when, at the age of 14, she obtained her Master's degree in environmental science and sustainable engineering from Unity College. This accomplishment places her among the youngest individuals globally to achieve such a feat.

Her grandmother played a crucial role in fostering Dorothy's interest in STEM and engineering. She provided her with various magazines and books on these subjects, motivating the young prodigy to participate in engineering and coding enrichment programs from a very young age.

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Dorothy expressed her joy at achieving this remarkable milestone and expressed her aspirations to become an entrepreneur in the future. She desires to combine all her degrees into one encompassing project and be her own boss. Her determination and dedication are evident in her journey, and she offers valuable advice to aspiring scholars, emphasizing the importance of dedication and determination in achieving one's dreams.

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Dorothy Tillman's story is an inspiration to many, showing that with dedication and a clear vision, remarkable achievements are possible at a very young age.