Caltech
Education & Academia abbreviation · University
| Stands for | California Institute of Technology |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
Caltech stands for California Institute of Technology, a university abbreviation.
Small private research university in Pasadena, founded in 1891 as Throop University, with fewer than 1,000 undergraduates and some of the highest research output per faculty member in the world. Caltech manages NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Example: She double-majored in physics and math at Caltech and then went to MIT for her PhD.
Usage notes
Caltech is a shortened name rather than strict initials, and the university uses it officially. Its students observe an Honor Code that permits take-home exams. The annual "Ditch Day" for seniors and pranks against MIT are campus traditions.
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