Carson Garrett
| Carson Garrett | |
|---|---|
 Carson Garrett.jpg NASA portrait, 2022 | |
| Born | Carson Garrett December 10, 2001 Rome, Georgia, U.S. |
| 🏫 Education | Georgia Institute of Technology (Aerospace engineering, Aeronautics, Astronautical engineering) |
| 💼 Occupation | Engineer, Reality TV star |
Carson Garrett (born 10 December 2001) is an American aerospace engineer and reality television personality.[1]
Background and early life[edit]
Garrett was born in Rome, Georgia. He obtained his diploma at Rome High School.[2] He furthered his education in Georgia Institute of Technology,[3] completing both his bachelor's and master's degree in aerospace engineering, aeronautics, and astronautical engineering.[4]
Garrett, who was the student government president,[5] was named the salutatorian of his high school's 2020 class.[2][6] He was also a semi finalist at the National Honor Society annual scholarship competition in the same year.[7] He is a receipent of the National Student Volunteer Award 2022.[8]
Career[edit]
Garrett is a NASA aerospace engineer, working at NASA Johnson Space Center. He began his career as an intern in NASA.[9]
Survivor[edit]
Garrett was the youngest contestant on Survivor 44. He excelled in social, strategic, and puzzle competitions of the show. His preparation method for the show drew attention to him as used 3D printing to create and practice Survivor puzzles at home before the show. He kept his training method secret from other contestants.[10] Also in preparation for the show, he also gained 30 pounds of muscle in 3 months in order to make his body able to keep up with the physically demanding aspect of the show.[11] He was still a student of Georgia Tech when he went on the show.[12]
During his time on the show, Garrett had close friendships with fellow contestants Carolyn Wiger and eventual winner, Yamil "Yam Yam" Arocho.[13] He participated in the show as a member of the Tika tribe, characterized by its purple color. Garrett won two individual immunity challenges and reached the finale episode, but ultimately lost in a fire-making challenge to Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt, finishing in fourth place and one day short of the Final Tribal Council.[14] He was tipped to win if he made the final three, according to former Survivor contestant Ron Clark.[15][16]
Sia hosted a house party for three contestants from Survivor 44, Carolyn Wiger, Carson Garrett, and Lauren Harpe, with Garrett already being a fan of the musician.[17] Sia also gave out $15,000 to Garrett for his performance on the show.[18][19]
Personal life[edit]
Garrett was raised by his great-grandparents and has two sisters.[20] His great great-grandfather, whom he calls his biggest inspiration,[21] also worked at NASA as a chief engineer at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center.[21][22]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Carson Garrett: 5 Things To Know About The 20-Year-Old Finalist On 'Survivor' Season 44". Hollywood Life. 2023-05-24. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Carson Garrett named Rome High salutatorian". Northwest Georgia News. 2020-02-21. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ↑ "A Different Kind of Test | News Center". Georgia Tech Official Website. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ↑ "Carson Garrett, Georgia Tech student, On Survivor 44". From The Rumble Seat. 2023-03-02. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ↑ "Rome High School creates virtual prom for students". FOX 5 Atlanta. 2020-04-25. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ↑ "Rome High names STAR Student, Valedictorian and Salutatorian". WRGA. 2020-02-20. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ↑ "National Honor Society names Rome High School senior a national semifinalist". Read V3. 2020-04-23. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ↑ "Survivor 44, Carson Garrett Biography, Net Worth, Age, Ethnicity, Family, Married, Parents, Ethnicity, Nationality". Who Is. 2023-05-14. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ↑ "How old is Carson Garrett? Survivor 44 contestant is an intern at NASA". www.sportskeeda.com. 2023-02-28. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ↑ "It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's a Spaceship! No, It's Carson!". Distractify. 2023-04-06. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
- ↑ "'Survivor' Finalist Carson Garrett Reveals How He Gained 30 Lbs. in 3 Months to Prep for Show". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
- ↑ "'Intimidating at first': Georgia Tech student speaks on being a contestant on TV's 'Survivor'". Georgia Public Broadcasting. 2023-06-19. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ↑ "Carson Garrett Admits He Wouldn't Have Helped Yam Yam At Fire". EW.com. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ↑ "Rome High Grad Carson Garrett Just Misses His Shot At Survivor's $1 Million Prize In Dramatic Finale". Jackson Progress-Argus. 2023-05-25. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
- ↑ "How Did Georgia Tech's Carson Garrett Do On The 'Survivor' Season Finale?". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ↑ "'Survivor 44' winner predictions: Yam Yam, Carolyn and Carson have best odds to win". Yahoo News. 2023-05-24. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ↑ "Sia Hosts House Party with 'Survivor' Season 44 Finalists After Gifting Them $130K". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ↑ "Video: Sia crashes FTRS interview with Carson Garrett". From The Rumble Seat. 2023-05-25. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ↑ "Sia awards $130K in prize money to these three losing contestants". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ↑ "Survivor 44, Carson Garrett Biography, Net Worth, Age, Ethnicity, Family, Married, Parents, Ethnicity, Nationality". Who Is. 2023-05-14. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 "Carson Garrett: Everything We Know". The Cinemaholic. 2023-02-28. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ↑ "Carson Garrett Survivor Age, Birthday, Height, Parents, family, Girlfriend, Ethnicity, Nationality, Instagram". The Parentage. 2023-05-16. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
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