Texas Institute of Technology and Science

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Texas Institute of
Technology and Science
TypeProposal
EstablishedDecember 13, 2023
Founder Elon Musk
Location
Austin, Texas
,
United States

The Texas Institute of Technology and Science (TITS) is a proposal by Elon Musk to open a university in Austin, Texas. [1] [2]

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Background

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]

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Elon Musk
@elonmusk

Am thinking of starting new university: Texas Institute of Technology & Science

Oct 29, 2021 [5]

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

  1. ↑ "Elon Musk Says Planning to Open 'Texas Institute of Technology & Science'". News18 . Network18 Group. October 30, 2021. Archived from the original on December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  2. 1 2 Karlis, Michael (December 14, 2023). "Texas billionaire Elon Musk launching new university in Austin, according to filing". San Antonio Current . Chava Communications. OCLC   14222766. Archived from the original on February 22, 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Learn About Elon Musk's Views On Education". InsideEVs. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  4. 1 2 "Elon Musk Criticizes Boring Education System, This Is How It Should Be". VOI - Waktunya Merevolusi Pemberitaan. Archived from the original on December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  5. ↑ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (October 29, 2021). "Am thinking of starting new university" (Tweet). Retrieved February 8, 2025– via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. 1 2 3 Bhattacharya, Ananya (November 1, 2021). "In one tweet, Elon Musk captures the everyday sexism faced by women in STEM". Quartz . Archived from the original on November 1, 2021.
  7. ↑ Brodkin, Jon (December 15, 2021). "Tesla sexual harassment lawsuits multiply as 6 more women sue Musk-led firm". Ars Technica . Archived from the original on December 15, 2021.
  8. ↑ Siddiqui, Faiz (November 19, 2021). "A Tesla factory worker alleges sexual harassment is rampant in a rare lawsuit. Now other women are stepping forward". The Washington Post . Archived from the original on November 19, 2021.
  9. ↑ Bhattacharya, Ananya (November 1, 2021). "In one tweet, Elon Musk captures the everyday sexism faced by women in STEM". Quartz . Archived from the original on November 1, 2021.
  10. 1 2 Kay, Grace (December 13, 2023). "Elon Musk plans to launch his own university in Texas, report says". Business Insider . OCLC   1076392313. Archived from the original on December 13, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Tax Filing". Archived from the original on January 4, 2025. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  12. ↑ Pequeño, Antonio IV (December 13, 2023). "Elon Musk University? Billionaire Pledges $100 Million To Launch School In Texas, Report Says". Forbes . ISSN   0015-6914. OCLC   6465733. Archived from the original on December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  13. ↑ McGee, Kate (December 13, 2023). "Elon Musk plans to open a new university in Austin". The Texas Tribune . OCLC   465271495. Archived from the original on December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
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