Fast-Tracker Hits Stride at U of M 12-year-old finally finds a challenge By Ruma Banerji banerji@gomemphis.com April 9, 2002 Alex Brueggeman is matter-of-fact about his genius. "I'm different, but I'm still a person," the 12-year-old University of Memphis sophomore says, lounging comfortably in the U of M library. This month, Alex became the youngest person ever to snare the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. This year's award went to 309 cream-of-the-crop science, engineering and math college students from across the country. Because Alex won it in his sophomore year, the scholarship will pay tuition, fees, books, and room and board...