Texas Institute of Technology and Science
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The Texas Institute of Technology and Science (TITS) is a proposal by Elon Musk to open a university in Austin, Texas.[1][2]
| Type | Proposal |
|---|---|
| Established | December 13, 2023 |
| Founder | Elon Musk |
| Location | , United States |
Background
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Perspective
Musk's personal views include frequent criticism of the American education system.[3][4] In 2014, he founded Astra Nova School (then Ad Astra School) after pulling his five children out of school because he disapproved of the curriculum, and how it was presented.[4]
Elon Musk @elonmuskAm thinking of starting new university: Texas Institute of Technology & Science
Oct 29, 2021[5]
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In October 2021, Musk tweeted that he would start a new university named Texas Institute of Technology and Science, which corresponds to the acronym TITS.[6][7][8] Musk added, "it will have epic merch, universally admired".[6] The name, specifically the acronym, was criticized as sexist.[6] Afterwards, Cher Scarlett, a software engineer and one of the leaders of the #AppleToo anti-harassment group at Apple, described Musk of contributing to a systemic problem in which women in technology companies are being sexualized by male colleagues, originating from executives at the top influencing the company culture downwards.[9]
Initial funding
In December 2023, tax records revealed that Musk had donated $100 million to a new foundation, "The Foundation", set up to create a primary and secondary school focused on teaching science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects.[10][11] The foundation included plans to expand the project to the university level accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.[10] In 2022, Musk allocated Tesla, Inc. stock valued at $2.2 billion to The Foundation, as reported by Bloomberg.[2]
According to the report, the university intends to be tuition-free but may consider offering need-based scholarships in the future.[12] The university is expected to receive funding primarily through donations.[13]
References
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