The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a private research university located in Pasadena, California. Caltech is among a small group of institutes of technology in the United States which are strongly devoted to the instruction of pure and applied sciences. Caltech has six academic divisions with strong emphasis on science and engineering, managing $332 million in 2011 in sponsored research. Its 124-acre (50 ha) primary campus is located approximately 11 mi (18 km) northeast of downtown Los Angeles. First-year students are required to live on campus, and 95% of undergraduates remain in the on-campus House System at Caltech. Although Caltech has a strong tradition of practical jokes and pranks, student life is governed by an honor code which allows faculty to assign take-home examinations. The Caltech Beavers compete in 13 intercollegiate sports in the NCAA Division III's Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC).
The Division of Engineering and Applied Science at the California Institute of Technology is a globally recognized center for exceptionally rigorous academic programs and groundbreaking research. Serving as the central core for engineering disciplines at Caltech, it cultivates an environment where innovation thrives and complex real-world challenges are directly addressed. The division is committed to equipping students with a robust theoretical foundation seamlessly integrated with invaluable hands-on experience, effectively preparing them for significant leadership roles in academia, industry, and entrepreneurship. With distinguished faculty leading diverse programs and research initiatives, EAS is dedicated to continuously pushing the boundaries of knowledge and developing the technologies of the future.
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