In This Series of Posts: Meet Genius Girls (and a Couple of Bonus Geniuses) Who Make Me Want to Up My Game

Meet Adhara Pérez—NASA’s Future Boss

Most kids at ten are busy trying to figure out multiplication tables. Adhara Pérez? She’s out here solving equations that would make Einstein rub his temples. With an IQ of 162—higher than both Einstein and Hawking—Adhara is living proof that genius knows no age (or height requirement).

This Mexican prodigy isn’t just acing math; she’s double majoring in engineering. Yes, you read that right—double majoring. Meanwhile, the rest of us are still figuring out how to properly fold a fitted sheet.

From Misunderstood to Mind-Blowing

Adhara’s journey hasn’t been all equations and rocket science. Diagnosed with autism at a young age, she faced bullying in school. Teachers underestimated her. Kids called her names. But rather than shrinking under pressure, she soared—straight into advanced astrophysics.

Her mom, recognizing her daughter’s extraordinary potential, got her into a special gifted program. Fast forward a few years, and boom! Adhara was blitzing through college-level coursework while the rest of us were still traumatized by algebra.

NASA’s Youngest Recruit?

Adhara’s dream is as big as her brain—she wants to be an astronaut and work for NASA. And honestly? NASA would be lucky to have her. She’s already giving TED Talks, publishing books, and advocating for neurodiverse children in STEM.

If you ever feel like you’re not doing enough, just remember: Adhara is out here working on interplanetary travel, and we’re all just trying to remember where we left our keys.

Takeaways from Adhara’s Story:

• Intelligence isn’t about age—it’s about passion and perseverance.

• Neurodiverse kids can (and do) change the world.

• If anyone can make Mars habitable, it’s probably Adhara Pérez.