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

Background

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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

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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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  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. ^ a b 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. ^ a b "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 21, 2021). "Am thinking of starting new university" (Tweet). Retrieved February 8, 2025 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) {{Cite tweet}}: |date= / |number= mismatch (help)
  6. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b 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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