"Colin Carlson, 13, says the University of Connecticut is discriminating against him by barring him from traveling to South Africa for course work because of his age."
"Colin skipped two grades in public school and began taking psychology, history and other courses at UConn when he was 9. He graduated from Stanford University Online High School at age 11, and soon after enrolled full-time at UConn."
"Colin is a sophomore at the University of Connecticut, seeking a bachelor's degree in ecology and evolutionary biology and another in environmental studies. But he's been knocked off course by the university's rejection of his request to take a class that includes summer field work in South Africa."
"He said that once he's completed his undergraduate studies, he wants a Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology and a degree in environmental law for a career in conservation science. He intends to earn the two degrees by age 22."
He's also "an honor student with a near-perfect 3.9 GPA."
(Apparently... The mom "offered to release UConn from liability and accompany her son as a chaperone at her own expense." But Wow.)
"Colin, who said he is fascinated by natural ecosystems, has traveled extensively. He has gone sea kayaking off Nova Scotia and Ecuador, hiked in numerous national parks and, with his mother, has traveled across the U.S. by car.
"It's important to have a very wide world view," he said. "Biology is fundamentally about the diversity of life, with a focus across the planet.""
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