Elliott Tanner is a profoundly gifted child who has a passion for math, science, and computer programming. He started his full-time college career at the age of 9 (after taking select college credits at 8) and is currently in his fourth year of college at the University of Minnesota. He maintains a 4.0 and is on the Dean's List at the University of Minnesota. He is also an undergraduate student researcher at the university.

In May 2020 Elliott graduated college at 11 years old with a Associate of Science degree in Mathematics. He is currently enrolled at the University of Minnesota where he is on track to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Minor in Mathematics in May 2022. 

Elliott is the youngest college graduate in Minnesota 

for both his Associates of Science degree and his forthcoming 

Bachelor of Science in Physics degree. He is said to be one of the 

10 youngest students ever to earn a Bachelor of Science 

degree worldwide at 13 years old. 

Elliott has made national appearances on shows such as Kids Say the Darnedest Things with Tiffany Haddish and The Strahan ans Sara show. See the NEWS section for more appearance and publications Elliott has been featured in. 

When Elliott isn't immersed in his love of academics, you can find him playing board games with his family, spending time outside with friends, reading, traveling, and listening to some of his favorite musical artists which includes The Beatles, Billy Joel, and his father, Patrik Tanner.