Jimu news reporter Hu Li
On February 9, local time, according to the official website of the National Academy of Engineering, Tesla founder Elon Musk was elected as a member of the American Academy of Engineering.
Musk looks at the rocket engine. Image source: Getty Pictures
The National Academy of Engineering has released a new list of 111 academicians and 22 foreign academicians. One of the most notable is Elon Musk's selection. This time Musk was selected, and the core of the reason was recognized as an achievement of SpaceX. As the CEO and chief engineer of SpaceX, Musk is believed to have achieved breakthroughs in the reusability of rockets and the design and manufacture of new energy systems.
Screenshot of the official website
It is understood that the National Academy of Engineering is the highest academic community in the American engineering community and one of the four major national academic institutions in the United States. Elected to the National Academy of Engineering, it is the highest honor for American engineers. On February 10, Musk retweeted the news of his election as a member of the American Academy of Engineering through his personal social media, writing: "Very grateful! ”
Social media screenshots
Because Musk often interacts with fans on social media, he will also answer questions raised by netizens about his company. But embarrassingly, the issue is too complicated for him, and Musk may be speechless.
Therefore, some netizens questioned Musk under the tweet that he forwarded his elected academician: "You are not an engineer in the true sense of the word, say, how much money did you spend to get this seat." ”
Of course, there are also netizens who congratulate Musk on his election under the tweet.
It is reported that every time the National Academy of Engineering announces a new list of academicians, it will go through a year-long process of election, which means that Musk was nominated last year. After being elected a member of the American Academy of Engineering, Musk will contribute to the United States as a leader in his field.
Tech Times, a technology website, said of Musk: "Musk is an engineer and a businessman who has been involved in many companies and projects, and these experiences have made him what he is now." Because he was an engineer, he understands what should happen at every step of the technology process, which is why he was able to successfully start a technology company. ”