California Institute of Technology
California Institute of Technology
California Institute of Technology (pronunciation: /ˌkælɪfɔːrniə ɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən ɒv ˈtɛknɒlədʒi/) often known as Caltech (pronunciation: /ˈkæltɛk/), is a private research university located in Pasadena, California, United States.
Etymology
The name "California Institute of Technology" originates from its location in the state of California, and its focus on technology and science research. The shortened name, "Caltech", is a portmanteau of "California" and "Technology".
History
Caltech was founded as a preparatory and vocational school by Amos G. Throop in 1891 and began attracting influential scientists such as George Ellery Hale, Arthur Amos Noyes, and Robert Andrews Millikan in the early 20th century. The vocational and preparatory schools were disbanded and spun off in 1910 and the college assumed its present name in 1921. In 1934, Caltech was elected to the Association of American Universities, and the antecedents of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which Caltech continues to manage and operate, were established between 1936 and 1943 under Theodore von Kármán.
Academics
Caltech is divided into six divisions with strong emphasis on science and engineering. The institute is known for its strength in natural science and engineering, and is one among a small group of institutes of technology in the United States which is primarily devoted to the instruction of pure and applied sciences.
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