Caltech

Caltech is a research and education institution that focuses on science and engineering. It is known for its contributions to knowledge and innovation. The faculty and students at Caltech work on various projects that aim to advance understanding in these fields. The institution has a faculty of 300 members who teach around 1,000 undergraduate and 1,300 graduate students, maintaining a low student-to-faculty ratio. Located in Pasadena, California, Caltech manages the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for NASA and operates several research facilities, including the Seismological Laboratory and a network of astronomical observatories, such as the Palomar Observatory and the W. M. Keck Observatory. Caltech is an independent institution supported by private funding.