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Florida man becomes world's youngest professor at age 18, breaking 305
- In August, Nathan Thomas became the world's youngest-ever male professor at 18 years and 346 days old, teaching at Miami Dade College, according to Guinness World Records.
- Enrolling in Miami Dade College at 10 years old, Thomas transferred to Florida International University at 14, earning bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering with honors.
- Previously held by teenager Colin Maclaurin, the record stood for 306 years; Thomas was also 16 days younger than Alia Sabur, the youngest female professor at 18 years and 362 days old in 2008.
- Teaching COP 2270: C for Engineers, Thomas noted his favorite part is watching students experience the material "click" for them, almost like reliving that feeling through someone else.
- Currently enrolled at the University of Miami School of Law, Thomas continues teaching online courses while pursuing his juris doctor degree, planning to graduate in 2028.
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The young engineer has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the youngest university professor in the world after beginning to teach students with whom he barely takes a few months of difference
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