The Multi-Institutional Science Center Effects Study (MISCES), was a multi institution, national research effort to advance understanding of the contributions science  and technology centers make to public science literacy. It was a joint effort by California Science Center, The Franklin Institute, Arizona Science Center, and ILI to better understand what influences youth and adult science  interest. It was based on a sample of more than 4,500 youth and adults living in three U.S. metropolitan areas (Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Philadelphia).  

This study builds on previous research that examined the effects of science centers on  perceptions of and interest in science and found that science center visits play a critical  role in science learning throughout life.

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