Mathematical research, biomedical applications, and international political initiatives are all part of my ultimate plans."Īs he goes on to graduate school, Greg will continue to work for peace and for the welfare of children. I will have the ability to choose from a wide range of career opportunities. He writes, "I am keeping my study, and my options very broad so that following the completion of my first doctorate. Greg recognizes the limitations of his youth, and that it will be a long time before he enters a particular career choice. in Computational Biology, Greg Smith plans to research computational biology's applications in genomic research. He is the youngest public high school graduate from the state of Florida, and the youngest graduate in the history of Randolph-Macon College.Īs part of his M. Greg was president of the RMC chapter of MAA (Mathematics Association of America), and a member of Pi Mu Epsilon (National Math Honor Fraternity), Chi Beta Phi (National Science Honor Fraternity), Beta Beta Beta (National Biology Honor Fraternity), Phi Alpha Theta (National History Honor Fraternity) and Phi Beta Kappa (National Academic Honor Fraternity). This is the reasoning behind my interest in mathematics." With every new course I take, I learn more and more of how this connection takes place." However, math is not an end, but a means to an end, as Greg explains: "As the connection is rapidly being made between the biological sciences, macro and micro, chemistry and the physical sciences, it is becoming very apparent that this connection is facilitated by mathematics and that only through mathematics will this connection be realized to its fullest potential. Greg writes, "Science is the gateway to the mysteries of our universe, and mathematics acts as the beacon to light its path. A motivational speaker with a powerful message, he has made speeches, written letters, held meetings, conducted surveys and appeared on countless television and radio programs to spread his message of hope and to bring awareness to the needs of children here in America and around the world.īut while Gregory's life has been, and will continue to be, devoted to these world-wide causes, he has another great passion: math. He teaches about ending the cycle of violence and has pledged his life to the pursuit of peace. Through his many appearances, Greg appeals to governmental leaders to value their children as their country's greatest resource. He has appeared before the Security Council of the U.N., Florida and Virginia General Assemblies and the State of the World Forum to build a network of individuals and organizations willing to support his cause. He was a CCF delegate to the UN Special Session on the Rights of the Child. He has met with Presidents, Nobel Peace Laureates, religious leaders and educators such as former President Bill Clinton and former President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev and Nobel Peace Laureates: Ireland's Betty Williams, South Africa's Archbishop Desmond Tutu, East Timor's Jose Ramos-Horta, to describe his educational and peace plan. He is a two-time nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize and has appeared on numerous television shows, including Sixty Minutes, The Oprah Show, Late Night with David Letterman, The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Morning Show, Voice of America ,CNN and all the major network morning news shows. At the age of 13, Gregory Smith already has a career as a motivational speaker and as a world-recognized advocate for children and peace.
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