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# Record Name Source Category Subcategory 1 Academy of Temporal Sciences THE CHRONOTHON: A TIME TRAVEL ADVENTURE 2015 Literature Research Institutes Institutes THE CHRONOTHON: A TIME TRAVEL ADVENTURE Academy of Temporal Sciences Also known as ATS. 2 Advanced Biological Studies Group THE OUTER LIMITS 1963 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE OUTER LIMITS Advanced Biological Studies Group The Advanced Biological Studies Group turns Alan into a perfect inhabitant of the planet Theta. 3 Akira Advanced Genetics Research Unit STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 1993 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE Akira Advanced Genetics Research Unit Medical organization. Dr. Surmak Ren, former member of the Higa Metar sect of the Bajoran Underground, was a member, noted for his work in viral function studies. 4 The American Technologic Business Counci... CHAIN REACTION 1996 Film Research Institutes Institutes CHAIN REACTION The American Technologic Business Council Origin of the phony fax to Lily that Eddie mentions on the payphone: The phony fax to Lily - Lily tracked it to Beijing. It routed through a Chinese manufacturing company, but if originated from an office at something called the American Technological Business Council. 5 Amoskeag Research Center FATHER OF THE YEAR 2018 Film Research Institutes Institutes FATHER OF THE YEAR Amoskeag Research Center Lab where Larry's dad Mardy works. 6 The Andre Sandrov Center for Cryogenics EUREKA 2006 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes EUREKA The Andre Sandrov Center for Cryogenics When Fargo's grandfather is revived from a cryogenic pod, it is revealed that the famous Eureka scientist Andre Sandrov took credit for Pierre Fargo's work, and the center that was named after him is renamed after Pierre Fargo. 7 Androids-R-Us SLEDGE HAMMER! 1986 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes SLEDGE HAMMER! Androids-R-Us Lab where Sledge Hammer and Doreau go looking for information about androids, and meet Dr. Arthur Deco. 8 Ansible PERSON OF INTEREST 2011 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes PERSON OF INTEREST Ansible Private intelligence firm that machine number and FBI Agent Nicholas Donnelly mentions. 9 Aquatica DEEP BLUE SEA 1999 Film Research Institutes Institutes DEEP BLUE SEA Aquatica Floating research lab where scientists create super intelligent sharks. 10 Arboria Institute BEYOND THE BLACK RAINBOW 2010 Film Research Institutes Institutes BEYOND THE BLACK RAINBOW Arboria Institute New Age research facility founded by Dr. Mercurio Arboria to explore the boundary between science and spirituality and bring humankind toward a form of enlightenment using benign pharmacology, sensory therapy, and energy sculpting. 11 The Arctic Ice Data Bank THE BROTHERS SOLOMON 2007 Film Research Institutes Institutes THE BROTHERS SOLOMON The Arctic Ice Data Bank 12 Arnold Sinclair Institute for Child Deve... THE 4400 2004 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE 4400 Arnold Sinclair Institute for Child Development Returnee Heather Tobey's new school. 13 Atlanta Plague Center THE STAND 1978 Literature Research Institutes Institutes THE STAND Atlanta Plague Center Somebody had slipped. Either that, or the disease that Charles D. Campion had brought to Arnette was a lot more communicable than anyone had guessed. Either way, the integrity of the Atlanta Plague Center had been breached, and Stu thought that everyone who had been there was now getting a chance to do a little firsthand research on the virus they called A-Prime or the superflu. 14 Atomic Research Center THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 1963 Comic Books Research Institutes Institutes THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN Atomic Research Center Institute where Otto Octavius works / site of the accident that turns him into a supervillain. 15 Bajoran Center for Science STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 1993 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE Bajoran Center for Science Science institute on Bajor. 16 Banzai Institute STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 1993 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE Banzai Institute Institute listed on the station's Promenade Directory sign.   17 The Banzai Institute for Biomedical Engi... THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI 1984 Film Research Institutes Institutes THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI ACROSS THE 8TH DIMENSION The Banzai Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Strategic Information Buckaroo Banzai's father's institute.   18 Barbeau Observatory THE MIDNIGHT SKY 2020 Film Research Institutes Institutes THE MIDNIGHT SKY Barbeau Observatory Research facility in the Arctic Circle that is all but abandoned in February 2049, three weeks after a cataclysmic event that wipes out most of the Earth's population with powerful radiation. 19 Barnacle Bay Oceanographic Institute THE SIMPSONS 1989 Animated Series Research Institutes Institutes THE SIMPSONS Barnacle Bay Oceanographic Institute Institute that Marge and Lisa visit in Barnacle Bay. Yes, we make change for parking. 20 Barringer Hypnosis Institute PERSON OF INTEREST 2011 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes PERSON OF INTEREST Barringer Hypnosis Institute Institute in Tarzana, California where achine number and certified hypnotherapist Hayden Price received his training. 21 The Baxter Foundation FANTASTIC FOUR 2015 Film Research Institutes Institutes FANTASTIC FOUR The Baxter Foundation Government funded institute for young scientific prodigies. 22 The Belmont Bevatron EYE IN THE SKY 1957 Literature Research Institutes Institutes EYE IN THE SKY The Belmont Bevatron While on a visit to the Belmont Bevatron, eight people become stuck in a series of subtly and not-so-subtly unreal worlds. 23 Berkeley Nuclear Biotechnology Institute HULK 2003 Film Research Institutes Institutes HULK Berkeley Nuclear Biotechnology Institute 24 Bio-Lab Inc. OUTBREAK 1995 Film Research Institutes Institutes OUTBREAK Bio-Lab Inc. Jimbo Scott steals a monkey from Biotest and tried to sell it to pet shop owner Rudy Alvarez of Rudy's Pet Shop in Cedar Creek, California.   25 Blackwood Institute THRESHOLD 2005 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THRESHOLD Blackwood Institute Think tank in Richmond, Virginia. 26 Boite Canyon Arctic Research Station TREMORS 6: A COLD DAY IN HELL 2018 Film Research Institutes Institutes TREMORS 6: A COLD DAY IN HELL Boite Canyon Arctic Research Station 27 Borg Artifact Research Institute STAR TREK: PICARD 2019 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes STAR TREK: PICARD Borg Artifact Research Institute Romulan organization overseeing the Romulan Reclamation Site, the research facility established inside a derelict Borg cube. 28 The Brandenburg Institute for Evolutiona... PANDORUM 2009 Film Research Institutes Institutes PANDORUM The Brandenburg Institute for Evolutionary Genetics Institute that partnered with I.S.A. to create the bio-vault aboard the Elysium. 29 Brookings Institute SUCCESSION 2018 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes SUCCESSION Brookings Institute Fine, elite establishment where Maxim Pierce works. 30 Brussels Biomedical Institute V 1983 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes V: THE ORIGINAL MINISERIES Brussels Biomedical Institute Institute mentioned by anchorman: The world was shocked today when Nobel Prize winner Dr. Morris Jankowski of the Brussels Biomedical Institute in Belgium held a press conference to reveal the existence of an international conspiracy against the visitors. 31 Cabbage Research Centre DISCWORLD SERIES 1983 Literature Research Institutes Institutes DISCWORLD SERIES Cabbage Research Centre Located on the fringes of Big Cabbage, dedicated to the scientific study and promulgation of knowledge of all sorts of brassica. 32 California Medical Research Institute THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING WOMAN 1981 Film Research Institutes Institutes THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING WOMAN California Medical Research Institute 33 California's Institute of the Arts DOOGIE HOWSER, M.D. 1989 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes DOOGIE HOWSER, M.D. California's Institute of the Arts 34 Cambridge Primate Research Centre 28 DAYS LATER 2002 Film Research Institutes Institutes 28 DAYS LATER Cambridge Primate Research Centre Institute where activists release monkeys infected with the Rage virus. 35 Campbell Center THE CELL 2000 Film Research Institutes Institutes THE CELL Campbell Center Institute where Dr. Catherine Deane works. 36 The Candent Institute THE BOURNE LEGACY 2012 Film Research Institutes Institutes THE BOURNE LEGACY The Candent Institute Subsidiary of the Candent group, LLC. 37 Carl Sagan Institute SLIDERS 1995 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes SLIDERS Carl Sagan Institute Scientific institute on the clone world where Quinn's counterpart works in the quantum lab. 38 Center for Advanced Research CHAIN REACTION 1996 Film Research Institutes Institutes CHAIN REACTION Center for Advanced Research Paul Shannon's foundation.   39 The Center for Democratic Studies APOCALYPSE NOW 1979 Film Research Institutes Institutes APOCALYPSE NOW The Center for Democratic Studies Willard skims through a document near end of the film that was "Commissioned by The Center For Democratic Studies, Santa Barbara, California". 40 The Center for Global Progress THE SIMPSONS 1989 Animated Series Research Institutes Institutes THE SIMPSONS The Center for Global Progress Organization that Homer imagines when Lisa says the phrase "Think tank". 41 The Centre THE PRETENDER 1996 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE PRETENDER The Centre Sinister think tank that kidnapped Jarod as a child, exploiting his Pretender abilities. Jarod escapes as an adult and goes on the run. 42 Cetacean Institute STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME 1986 Film Research Institutes Institutes STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME Cetacean Institute Home of the whales George and Gracie. 43 Chia Institute SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE 1975 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Chia Institute Company responsible for hair replacement product Chia Head. 44 Christian Science Reading Room THE SIMPSONS 1989 Animated Series Research Institutes Institutes THE SIMPSONS Christian Science Reading Room Scientific facility destroyed during the Springfield residents' riot against science. 45 The Chrononics Institute THE OUTER LIMITS 1995 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE OUTER LIMITS The Chrononics Institute Time travel for hire. 46 Clearview Institute THE PRETENDER 1996 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE PRETENDER Clearview Institute Institute where Jarod learns how to read lips. 47 The College of Emotional Engineering BRAVE NEW WORLD 1931 Literature Research Institutes Institutes BRAVE NEW WORLD The College of Emotional Engineering The various Bureaux of Propaganda and the College of Emotional Engineering were housed in a single sixty-story building in Fleet Street. 48 The Coolidge Institute SNEAKERS 1992 Film Research Institutes Institutes SNEAKERS The Coolidge Institute The NSA hires Martin Bishop and his team to investigate mathematician Dr. Gunter Janek and the mysterious Russian funded project he's working on at the Coolidge Institute think tank called Setec Astronomy that's creating some sort of little black box. 49 Corgul Research Center STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 1993 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE Corgul Research Center Sarina departs for the Cogul Research Center. 50 Crystal Lake Research Facility JASON X 2001 Film Research Institutes Institutes JASON X Crystal Lake Research Facility In the year 2010, Jason Voorhees is captured by the United States government and held at the Crystal Lake Research Facility. 51 CSICOP THE X-FILES 1993 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE X-FILES CSICOP UFO research group that NICOM member Max Fenig mentions when he first meets Mulder in military containment in Townsend, Wisconsin. 52 The Culver Institute THE INCREDIBLE HULK 1978 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE INCREDIBLE HULK The Culver Institute Where Banner worked when he became the Hulk. 53 CURI THE OA 2016 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE OA CURI Pierre Ruskin's dream factory in Oakland where private detective Karim Washington goes looking for Michelle. 54 Cybo Sementis Research Institutes RELAY 2024 Film Research Institutes Institutes RELAY Cybo Sementis Research Institutes Whistleblower Sarah Grant is targeted by Cybo Sementis Research Institutes, who are covering up side effects of their genetically modified wheat, Sarah planned to go public with the damning report but is now desperate to return the documents and escape the company's campaign of intimidation. 55 Cypress Hills Research Center THE OUTER LIMITS 1963 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE OUTER LIMITS Cypress Hills Research Center Defense installation. 56 Daystrom Institute STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 1993 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE Daystrom Institute Institute from various episodes. 57 Daystrom Institute STAR TREK: GENERATIONS 1994 Film Research Institutes Institutes STAR TREK: GENERATIONS Daystrom Institute There is a letter to Captain Picard from the Daystrom Institute in the Picard family album. 58 Daystrom Institute STAR TREK: PICARD 2019 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes STAR TREK: PICARD Daystrom Institute Well-respected scientific institute. 59 Daystrom Institute STAR TREK: VOYAGER 1995 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes STAR TREK: VOYAGER Daystrom Institute The Doctor mentions donating his mobile emitter when he thinks he's dying. 60 The Daystrom Institute STAR TREK: DISCOVERY 2017 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes STAR TREK: DISCOVERY The Daystrom Institute Federation institute. 61 De Cobray Laboratoire Scientifique G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA 2009 Film Research Institutes Institutes G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA De Cobray Laboratoire Scientifique The Baroness' husband's research lab that Cobra uses to weaponize the stolen warheads. 62 Decima Technologies PERSON OF INTEREST 2011 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes PERSON OF INTEREST Decima Technologies Private intelligence firm initially believed by Harold Finch as having developed a virus designed to infect the Machine. 63 Defense Language Center G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO 1982 Comic Books Research Institutes Institutes G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO Defense Language Center Jinx takes Billy in San Francisco. 64 Delos Research Group WESTWORLD 2015 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes WESTWORLD Delos Research Group Division of The Delos Corporation, the name on top of Delos' baseline interview form. 65 The Des Moines Institute AIRPLANE II: THE SEQUEL 1982 Film Research Institutes Institutes AIRPLANE II: THE SEQUEL The Des Moines Institute Hospital where Joey was supposed to go to Des Moines for an operation to cure his impotence. 66 The Dharma Initiative CLOVERFIELD 2008 Film Research Institutes Institutes CLOVERFIELD The Dharma Initiative Research project from the TV show Lost. There is a Dharma logo in Cloverfield. 67 The Dharma Initiative THE FRINGEMUNKS 2008 Music Research Institutes Institutes THE FRINGEMUNKS The Dharma Initiative Parody of Culture Club's Karma Chameleon, about the research organization from Lost. 68 The Dharma Initiative HALF-LIFE 2: EPISODE TWO 2007 Video Games Research Institutes Institutes HALF-LIFE 2: EPISODE TWO The Dharma Initiative Research project from the TV show Lost. In Uriah's lab, there is an inaccessible room containing a computer terminal with the numbers shown on the screen and a Dharma-style octagon with a pine tree symbol for the White Forest base on the wall. 69 The Dharma Initiative LOST 2004 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes LOST The Dharma Initiative Research project with the objective of altering any of the six factors of the Valenzetti Equation, an equation which "predicts the exact number of years and months until humanity extinguishes itself," to allow humans to exist for longer by changing their doomsday. DHARMA = Department of Heuristics and Research on Material Applications. 70 The Dharma Initiative THINKGEEK 1999 Advertising Research Institutes Institutes THINKGEEK The Dharma Initiative Research project from the TV show Lost. ThinkGeek added a Dharma Initiative Alarm Clock to its product catalog, as an April Fools' Day joke. 71 Divinity and Water Polo MOSTLY HARMLESS 1992 Literature Research Institutes Institutes MOSTLY HARMLESS Divinity and Water Polo Religious institute. When the Infinite Improbability Drive arrived and whole planets started turning unexpectedly into banana fruitcake, the great history faculty of the University of MaxiMegalon finally gave up, closed itself down and surrendered its buildings to the rapidly growing joint faculty of Divinity and Water Polo, which had been after them for years. 72 The Donnelly Institute RESIDENT ALIEN 2021 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes RESIDENT ALIEN The Donnelly Institute Special school in Georgia where Harry recommends Max's parents send him. 73 Doppler Institute of Physics PRINCE OF DARKNESS 1987 Film Research Institutes Institutes PRINCE OF DARKNESS Doppler Institute of Physics 74 Duk-Hee Genetic Institute FRINGE 2008 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes FRINGE Duk-Hee Genetic Institute Where murder suspect Roland David Barrett's research contributed to the creation of synthetic life on the cellular level. 75 Duke Phillips Agricultural Institute THE CRITIC 1994 Animated Series Research Institutes Institutes THE CRITIC Duke Phillips Agricultural Institute "We use nuclear technology to grow fresher tomatoes, bigger carrots and potatoes that play the bagpipes" 76 Dyad Institute ORPHAN BLACK 2013 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes ORPHAN BLACK Dyad Institute Institution devoted to research for the advancement of biotechnology and is promoting Neolution, a scientific organization pushing the scientific limits of human evolution. 77 Edvardsen Institute DOWNSIZING 2017 Film Research Institutes Institutes DOWNSIZING Edvardsen Institute Institute responsible for downsizing process. 78 Epsilon Science Station THE ORVILLE 2017 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE ORVILLE Epsilon Science Station Also known as The Scientists' Playground. Captain Mercer's first mission on the Orville is delivering supplies to the science station on Epsilon 2. 79 The Farm LOWER DECKS 2020 Animated Series Research Institutes Institutes STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS The Farm After a transporter accident, Boimler is sent to the Farm, a facility described as a great medical spa on Endicronimas V that's run by Division 14, which handles unsolvable space illnesses and science mysteries. 80 Farylebone Institute COLONY 2016 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes COLONY Farylebone Institute Institute listed on the profile for Nigel Wirth - one of Broussard's aliases that Jennifer finds in the database. 81 The Foreign Language Institute THE SIMPSONS 1989 Animated Series Research Institutes Institutes THE SIMPSONS The Foreign Language Institute Company that sends Lisa her German verb wheel in the mail. 82 The Fowler Institute LIFE GOES ON 1989 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes LIFE GOES ON The Fowler Institute 83 The Franklin Storm Research Center FANTASTIC FOUR 2015 Film Research Institutes Institutes FANTASTIC FOUR The Franklin Storm Research Center 84 The Freecloud Institute of Entertainment... STAR TREK: PICARD 2019 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes STAR TREK: PICARD The Freecloud Institute of Entertainment Robotics Service advertised in Stardust City on Freecloud. 85 Gemini Institute MULTIPLICITY 1996 Film Research Institutes Institutes MULTIPLICITY Gemini Institute Scientific research facility where Doug gets cloned. 86 Genetic Primate Research Center SCARY MOVIE V 2013 Film Research Institutes Institutes SCARY MOVIE V Genetic Primate Research Center Institute where Dan works - and gives a Dawn of the Planet of the Apes-style intelligence drug to apes. 87 Geospatial Predictive Analytics, LLC PERSON OF INTEREST 2011 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes PERSON OF INTEREST Geospatial Predictive Analytics, LLC Small tech company owned by Elizabeth Bridges, whom Finch meets while attending a conference in Hong Kong. 88 GERD LIMITLESS 2015 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes LIMITLESS GERD Global Enterprise for Research and Development - shady think tank with ties to the highest levels of government that bought the mind-files from Eloise. They were around before the acronym for the heartburn condition. 89 Grand Telescope Array AD ASTRA 2019 Film Research Institutes Institutes AD ASTRA Grand Telescope Array The moon's largest facility for extra-terrestrial research. 90 The Granular Project BLACK MIRROR 2011 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes BLACK MIRROR The Granular Project Research institute that developed Project Swarm, the program that created ADIs - Autonomous Drone Insects. 91 Gray Research WHITE NOISE 2022 Film Research Institutes Institutes WHITE NOISE Gray Research Not the actual name of the company, but the name that Babette uses when relaying her story to Jack - the research company that led to her taking Dylar. 92 The Hanso Foundation LOST 2004 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes LOST The Hanso Foundation The Hanso Foundation pursues social and scientific research for the advancement of the human race. The major benefactor of the Dharma Initiative. 93 The Hayes Institute THE PROTEGE 2021 Film Research Institutes Institutes THE PROTEGE The Hayes Institute Medical research and development facility in Cambodia that focuses on pediatric cancer was funded through a $150 million donation from Mr. Hayes. 94 Heyward Foundation SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE 1975 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Heyward Foundation The Foundation determined to get a camel through the eye of a needle. 95 Hill Valley Space Center and Air Sicknes... BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE ANIMATED SERIES 1991 Animated Series Research Institutes Institutes BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE ANIMATED SERIES Hill Valley Space Center and Air Sickness Clinic Location where Doc Brown performs his introduction. 96 Huron River Institute for the Blind THE PRETENDER 1996 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE PRETENDER Huron River Institute for the Blind Institute where Jarod pretends to be a doctor. 97 The Institute for Advanced Theoretical R... GHOSTBUSTERS II 1989 Film Research Institutes Institutes GHOSTBUSTERS II The Institute for Advanced Theoretical Research Egon's institute. 98 Institute for Animal Reproductive Studie... THE PRETENDER 1996 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE PRETENDER Institute for Animal Reproductive Studies Institute where Jarod studied the chimpanzees, where Miss Parker, Sydney and Boots go looking for him. 99 Institute for Case Studies SCARY MOVIE V 2013 Film Research Institutes Institutes SCARY MOVIE V Institute for Case Studies Institute where Charlie Sheen's children have been staying since his death. 100 Institute for Global Advancement COLONY 2016 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes COLONY Institute for Global Advancement Organization that approaches and recruits Alan Snyder on the day of the Arrival. 101 Institute for Infectious Diseases CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 2016 Film Research Institutes Institutes CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Institute for Infectious Diseases Also known as IFID. Organization based in Lagos, Nigeria. 102 Institute for Social Studies STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND 1961 Literature Research Institutes Institutes STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND Institute for Social Studies Institute that handled crew selection for the first human expedition from Terra to Mars aboard the Envoy. 103 The Institute for the Preservation of Mo... SEINFELD 1989 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes SEINFELD The Institute for the Preservation of Motion Picture Costumes and Wardrobe Where Kramer's friend works, also known as the I.P.M.P.C.W. according to Kramer. Also known as The Institute, according to Mr. Haarwood. 104 Institute for the Study of Emotional Str... THE FAR SIDE 1980 Comic Strips Research Institutes Institutes THE FAR SIDE Institute for the Study of Emotional Stress Tall building with a professor is shown having just been thrown backwards out of a window on the top floor. 105 The Institute for Trans Dimensional Stud... WATCHMEN 2019 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes WATCHMEN The Institute for Trans Dimensional Studies Institute owned by Veidt Enterprises experimenting with teleportation windows, opening portals to other dimensions, when the giant alien squid appeared. 106 The Institute of Applied Cybernetics THE VARIABLE MAN AND OTHER STORIES 1957 Literature Research Institutes Institutes THE VARIABLE MAN AND OTHER STORIES The Institute of Applied Cybernetics The Institute that had complete control over the network before the war. 107 Institute of Archeology THE CITY AND THE CITY 2018 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE CITY AND THE CITY Institute of Archeology Ul Qoman institute where the murdered American girl Mahalia Geary applied, successfully, to become a PhD student, and was attached to the Bol'Yean dig.   108 Institute of Cosmology STAR TREK: VOYAGER 1995 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes STAR TREK: VOYAGER Institute of Cosmology One of Janeway's "lost sheep" Mr. Harren tells her that he only signed on to Voyager in order to further his efforts to enroll in the Institute of Cosmology on Orion I. 109 Institute of Future Technology BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE RIDE 1991 Other Research Institutes Institutes BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE RIDE Institute of Future Technology Doc Brown's institute. 110 The Institute of Shut Your Fat Face THE SIMPSONS 1989 Animated Series Research Institutes Institutes THE SIMPSONS The Institute of Shut Your Fat Face When the warden of the Springfield Juvenile Correctional Facility claims that juveniles who know how to fox-trot are 10% less likely to commit a double homicide and someone asks who conducted the study, he responds, "The Institute of Shut Your Fat Face!" 111 The Institute of Space Physics NOON: 22ND CENTURY 1961 Literature Research Institutes Institutes NOON: 22ND CENTURY The Institute of Space Physics Institute brought into to investigate and explain the disappearance and reappearance of the spaceship Taimyr. 112 Institute of Temporal Anomalies SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE 1975 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Institute of Temporal Anomalies Scientists from NASA and the Institute of Temporal Anomalies interview a trio of time travelers. A portal opened while they were watching Showtime, sending two of them into the future to meet the future government called The Council of Humanity and were taken to a place called the Oculus that was a gateway to other solar systems. The third person was sent back to caveman times. 113 The Institute THE INSTITUTE 2025 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE INSTITUTE The Institute Mysterious organization that kidnaps and studies children with telepathic and telekinetic abilities.   114 The Institute THE INSTITUTE 2019 Literature Research Institutes Institutes THE INSTITUTE The Institute Mysterious organization that studies children with telepathic and telekinetic abilities. Iris nicknames it "Mrs. Sigby's Home for Wayward Psychic Children". 115 International institute of Extraterrestr... ROADSIDE PICNIC 1971 Literature Research Institutes Institutes ROADSIDE PICNIC International institute of Extraterrestrial Cultures Also known as I.I.E.C. Agency that studies the zones. 116 Interplanetary Science Institute THE SINGULARITY TRAP 2018 Literature Research Institutes Institutes THE SINGULARITY TRAP Interplanetary Science Institute Also known as ISI. 117 Into the Mind's Eye Motivational Institu... JOHN DIES AT THE END 2012 Film Research Institutes Institutes JOHN DIES AT THE END Into the Mind's Eye Motivational Institue Founded by Dr. Albert Marconi. 118 The Ironwood Institute THE BOB NEWHART SHOW 1972 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE BOB NEWHART SHOW The Ironwood Institute Institute that turns out to be for nudists where Bob gives a lecture. 119 Iscandar Seldon Institute of Psychohisto... FREE ENTERPRISE 1999 Film Research Institutes Institutes FREE ENTERPRISE Iscandar Seldon Institute of Psychohistory Mentioned in the end credits... SPECIAL THANKS: Queen Starsha of Iscandar Seldon Institute of Psychohistory Xavier's Institute of Gifted Youngsters Karova Milk Bar, Yonada - the store, not the asteroid, WWII Hero Pug Henry. 120 Ito Ishioka Robotics Lab BIG HERO 6 2014 Animated Film Research Institutes Institutes BIG HERO 6 Ito Ishioka Robotics Lab Building located in the San Fransokyo Institute of Technology. 121 Jejune Institute DISPATCHES FROM ELSEWHERE 2020 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes DISPATCHES FROM ELSEWHERE Jejune Institute Organization founded by a man named Octavio Coleman Esq. in the 1960s as a center for socio-Reengineering. Induction video: Hello, we are the Jejune Institute, purveyors of Nonchalance and a myriad of innovative products designed to fill the void.   122 Jing Zi Institute THE EVENT 2010 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE EVENT Jing Zi Institute 123 Jotunheim THE SUICIDE SQUAD 2021 Film Research Institutes Institutes THE SUICIDE SQUAD Jotunheim Amanda Waller sends the Suicide Squad to Jotunheim, a scientific research facility located in the city of Valle del Mar on the small island nation of Corto Maltese off coast of South America, to destroy evidence of the U.S.'s involvement with Project Starfish. 124 Jupiter Research Station STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 1993 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE Jupiter Research Station Dr. Luis Zimmerman is the Director of Holographic Imaging and Programming on Jupiter Research Station. 125 Katja Institute for the Study of Sleep D... A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 1984 Film Research Institutes Institutes A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Katja Institute for the Study of Sleep Disorders Institute where Nancy is taken to be evaluated following her disturbing dreams.   126 Kaylon Culinary Institute THE ORVILLE 2017 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE ORVILLE Kaylon Culinary Institute K-1 was programmed with 11,257 different recipes, all created by the Kaylon Culinary Institute. 127 Kleinman Institute for the study of Unex... THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING WOMAN 1981 Film Research Institutes Institutes THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING WOMAN Kleinman Institute for the study of Unexplained Phenomena When Pat starts shrinking, the family doctor sends her to this institute. "Science is Truth Found Out". 128 Lincoln Observatory SMALLVILLE 2001 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes SMALLVILLE Lincoln Observatory Observatory that Clark mentions, where Lana is this week. 129 Macguffin Neurological Institute COMMUNITY 2009 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes COMMUNITY Macguffin Neurological Institute Dean Pelton: Here at Greendale, we accept all students, whoever they may be or have forgotten they were. But assisting in Kevin's recovery has put a financial strain on the school. That's why we are appealing to the Macguffin Neurological Institute for this $40,000 Grant, so we can continue to fight this terrible disease and hopefully, one day, pay for this documentary. 130 Mana One MEG 2: THE TRENCH 2023 Film Research Institutes Institutes MEG 2: THE TRENCH Mana One Underwater research facility off the coast of China owned by the Oceanic Institute. 131 Marine Life Institute FINDING DORY 2016 Animated Film Research Institutes Institutes FINDING DORY Marine Life Institute 132 Maximegalon Institute of Slowly and Pain... MOSTLY HARMLESS 1992 Literature Research Institutes Institutes MOSTLY HARMLESS Maximegalon Institute of Slowly and Painfully Working Out the Surprisingly Obvious The site of the famous Herring Sandwich experiments, where a robot was tricked into an infinite loop whereby it attempted eternally to eat a herring sandwich by picking it up, dropping it, picking it up again, et cetera. 133 Meinheimer Institute THE NAKED GUN 2 1/2: THE SMELL OF FEAR 1991 Film Research Institutes Institutes THE NAKED GUN 2 1/2: THE SMELL OF FEAR Meinheimer Institute 134 Mercer Center for Experimental Physics TALES FROM THE LOOP 2020 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes TALES FROM THE LOOP Mercer Center for Experimental Physics Facility beneath Mercer, Ohio, known as the Loop, created to unlock and explore the mysteries of the universe. 135 Mercer Institute of Chemical Research THE LAST MAN ON EARTH 1964 Film Research Institutes Institutes THE LAST MAN ON EARTH Mercer Institute of Chemical Research Where Robert Morgan worked. 136 Mercury North Polar Station THE SINGULARITY TRAP 2018 Literature Research Institutes Institutes THE SINGULARITY TRAP Mercury North Polar Station Installation on the planet Mercury, combination science station and experimental mining facility, also known as Vulcan's Forge. 137 Mind's Eye Structural Analysis MAX HEADROOM 1987 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes MAX HEADROOM Mind's Eye Structural Analysis Company that buys peoples' dreams. 138 Mississippi Institute of Technology PIXELS 2015 Film Research Institutes Institutes PIXELS Mississippi Institute of Technology Where Brenner says he went to college. 139 The Moclan Science Division THE ORVILLE 2017 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE ORVILLE The Moclan Science Division The Union receives a special request from the Moclan Science Division to pick up an engineer and transport him to a research vessel in the Nekkar System. 140 Monarch Outpost 61 GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS 2019 Film Research Institutes Institutes GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS Monarch Outpost 61 Secret research station in the Yunnan Rainforest, China. 141 Moonbase Alpha SPACE 1999 1975 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes SPACE 1999 Moonbase Alpha Self-sustaining lunar colony built by the nations of Earth as a centre for space research and exploration. 142 National Beer Institute CHEERS 1982 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes CHEERS National Beer Institute Research institute from a joke Cliff makes to Norm when Norm arrives with a letter - "What is that? A research grant from the National Beer Institute?" 143 National Institute for Study of Blood THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING WOMAN 1981 Film Research Institutes Institutes THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING WOMAN National Institute for Study of Blood Member of The Organization For World Management. 144 National Institute of Analytics LUCY 2014 Film Research Institutes Institutes LUCY National Institute of Analytics From Samuel Norman's bio that Lucy finds online. 145 The National Institute of Excessological... THE BRONSWIK AFFAIR 1978 Film Research Institutes Institutes THE BRONSWIK AFFAIR The National Institute of Excessological Studies Abbreviated N.C.E.S. - the institute that starts examining the mysterious epidemic's first group of victims in September 1964. 146 National Institute of Health ANGEL HEART 1987 Film Research Institutes Institutes ANGEL HEART National Institute of Health Organization that Harry claims to be from when he goes to The Sarah Dodds Harvest Memorial Clinic. 147 National Institute of Human Behavior REAL LIFE 1979 Film Research Institutes Institutes REAL LIFE National Institute of Human Behavior Institute that sponsors Albert Brook's documentary film project. 148 National Institute of Technological Inno... SLEDGE HAMMER! 1986 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes SLEDGE HAMMER! National Institute of Technological Innovations Also known as NIFTI. Organization that Doreau mentions, looking for a connection between the android thief known as The Hood and the scientific community. 149 National Psychotherapy Institute FRASIER 1993 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes FRASIER National Psychotherapy Institute Organization that the guys from the new morning show Carlos and the Chicken say they're calling from when they prank call Frasier. 150 National Science Institute THE THING 1982 Film Research Institutes Institutes THE THING National Science Institute A group of American researchers at the United States National Science Institute Station 4 in Antarctica encounter an extraterrestrial life-form that assimilates, then imitates, other organisms. 151 The National Super Institute THE TICK 1994 Animated Series Research Institutes Institutes THE TICK The National Super Institute In Reno, Nevada. Where superheroes go to compete for the best cities to fight crime. 152 National Testing Center THE SIMPSONS 1989 Animated Series Research Institutes Institutes THE SIMPSONS National Testing Center Facility where the Career Aptitude Normalizing Test results are processed. "Controlling your destiny since 1925" 153 Neolution ORPHAN BLACK 2013 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes ORPHAN BLACK Neolution A progressive scientific organization marked by genetic meddling and physical alterations, among other scientific developments, set on self-directed evolution. 154 New Avalon Institute of Science BATTLETECH 1984 Other Research Institutes Institutes BATTLETECH New Avalon Institute of Science 155 The New Vista Foundation THE PRETENDER 1996 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE PRETENDER The New Vista Foundation Nerve disorder research facility that Neil Roberts donated to so they could help Patricia Marie Lorenz. 156 The New York Mind and Memory Institute LIMITLESS 2015 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes LIMITLESS The New York Mind and Memory Institute While attempting to prove convicted killer Andre Hannan's innocence, Brian tracks down Dr. Howard Gilroy - Hannan's former psychiatrist - now a leading researcher at Hudson University's New York Mind and Memory Institute, experimenting with optogenetics as a potential treatment for all kinds of things including PTSD, schizophrenia and addiction. 157 NICAP THE X-FILES 1993 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE X-FILES NICAP National Investigative Committee of Natural Phenomenon. UFO research group. 158 Ni'Var Science Institute STAR TREK: DISCOVERY 2017 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes STAR TREK: DISCOVERY Ni'Var Science Institute Institute on Ni'Var. 159 Noonien-Singh Institute for Cultural Adv... STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS 2022 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Noonien-Singh Institute for Cultural Advancement Institute in Toronto on Earth in the past where La'an finds a young Khan and prevents him from being assassinated, changing the timeline. 160 NORCO THE OUTER LIMITS 1963 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE OUTER LIMITS NORCO Physics research center. 161 The North Institute BLACK WIDOW 2020 Film Research Institutes Institutes BLACK WIDOW The North Institute Covert S.H.I.E.L.D. cognitive research facility in Ohio. 162 NYBY Science Station THE TWILIGHT ZONE 2019 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE TWILIGHT ZONE NYBY Science Station A team of scientists with the Ice Shelf Depletion Investigation and Antarctic New Species Project investigate the depletion of ice shelves while searching for new Antarctic species at the NYBY Science Station, funded by Whipple Scientific and Troxell Pharmaceuticals. 163 Occam THE SHAPE OF WATER 2017 Film Research Institutes Institutes THE SHAPE OF WATER Occam Research facility where Elisa works. 164 Occult Research Center SHADE, THE CHANGING MAN 1977 Comic Books Research Institutes Institutes SHADE, THE CHANGING MAN Occult Research Center Abbreviated O.R.C. 165 Oceanic Institute MEG 2: THE TRENCH 2023 Film Research Institutes Institutes MEG 2: THE TRENCH Oceanic Institute Research institute in Hainan, China. The institute now has a captive megalodon shark who is used as a pet and guinea pig by billionaire philanthropist Jiuming, Suyin's brother. 166 Oceanographic Institute JAWS 1975 Film Research Institutes Institutes JAWS Oceanographic Institute Matt Hooper Oceanographic Institute arrives on Amity Island following the reported shark attacks. 167 Ocean's Eleven Institute of Oceans BOB'S BURGERS 2011 Animated Series Research Institutes Institutes BOB'S BURGERS Ocean's Eleven Institute of Oceans Institute that the president of the Glencrest Yacht Club mentions to the Belcher kids while explaining how their plan to bleach the marina won't kill eveything in the ocean: No, no, no, it's actually a very Eco-friendly process. Just before the regatta, we'll sprinkle some bleach powder. It gets an A+ rating from the Ocean's Eleven, uh, Institute of Oceans. 168 Omni Foundation ROBOCOP 2014 Film Research Institutes Institutes ROBOCOP Omni Foundation Subsidiary of OmniCorp. 169 Omni-National Research THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING WOMAN 1981 Film Research Institutes Institutes THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING WOMAN Omni-National Research Member of The Organization For World Management. 170 Operation Hennessey THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU 2004 Film Research Institutes Institutes THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU Operation Hennessey On their mission to find the jaguar shark, the Belafonte steals tracking equipment from a remote research station owned by Alistair Hennessey. 171 Orchis Science Center FALL OF X 2023 Comic Books Research Institutes Institutes FALL OF X Orchis Science Center 172 Oro Valley Radio Observatory THE ARRIVAL 1996 Film Research Institutes Institutes THE ARRIVAL Oro Valley Radio Observatory Zane, Char and Kiki travel to a radio astronomy array with the intention of sending his recording to a news satellite. 173 Pacific Institute of Technology THE FLASH 1990 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE FLASH Pacific Institute of Technology Institute in California that offers Tina a job. 174 Pacific Nuclear Research Facility BACK TO THE FUTURE 1985 Film Research Institutes Institutes BACK TO THE FUTURE Pacific Nuclear Research Facility TV reporter: In other news, officials at the Pacific Nuclear Research Facility have denied the rumor that a case of missing plutonium was in fact stolen from their vault two weeks ago. A Libyan terrorist group had claimed responsibility for the alleged theft. 175 Panticapaeum Institute TRUE DETECTIVE 2014 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes TRUE DETECTIVE Panticapaeum Institute Ani's father Elliot holistic centre.   176 The Papen County Marine Institute PUSHING DAISIES 2007 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes PUSHING DAISIES The Papen County Marine Institute Institute that creates artificial reefs. 177 The Paranormal Research Institute SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE 1975 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE The Paranormal Research Institute Institute searching for verifiable evidence of the existence of ghosts. 178 Paulson Foundation MARVEL TEAM-UP 1972 Comic Books Research Institutes Institutes MARVEL TEAM-UP Paulson Foundation Dr. Paulson's privately endowed suburban research institute. In order to power his P.R.I.D.E. Generator, global economist Dr. Eric Paulson of the Paulson Foundation sends his goons to the Nassau County Science Exposition to steal Technafoil, where they encounter Spider-Man. Dr. Paulson's goons then transport to the Maritime Museum to steal the gem known as the Windstone, where they encounter Captain Marvel. 179 PCL POKEMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU 2019 Film Research Institutes Institutes POKEMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU PCL Pokemon research facility. 180 The Phoenix Foundation MACGYVER: LOST TREASURE OF ATLANTIS 1994 Film Research Institutes Institutes MACGYVER: LOST TREASURE OF ATLANTIS The Phoenix Foundation Non-profit think tank and government contractor. 181 The Pierre Fargo Center for Cryogenics EUREKA 2006 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes EUREKA The Pierre Fargo Center for Cryogenics When Fargo's grandfather is revived from a cryogenic pod, it is revealed that the famous Eureka scientist Andre Sandrov took credit for Pierre Fargo's work, and the center that was named after him is renamed after Pierre Fargo. 182 The Poison Institute THE STATUS CIVILIZATION 1960 Literature Research Institutes Institutes THE STATUS CIVILIZATION The Poison Institute He turned down a side street, walked by several restaurants, and came to a large building called the poison institute - "Easy Terms. Up to 3 Years to Pay. Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back". Next door to it was the assassin's guild, Local 452. 183 The Reagangrad Clinic MAX HEADROOM 1987 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes MAX HEADROOM The Reagangrad Clinic Research establishment that donated research on dream state maladies. Specialist trauma research has discovered evidence of neuroses, deep psychological damage as a result of night terrors. 184 Research Foundation TRAVEL BY WIRE! 1937 Literature Research Institutes Institutes TRAVEL BY WIRE! Research Foundation 185 The Rhine Foundation STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND 1961 Literature Research Institutes Institutes STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND The Rhine Foundation "Cavendish had received his training in total recall from the great Dr. Samuel Renshaw himself and his professional hypnotic instruction had been undergone as a fellow of the Rhine Foundation." 186 RI THE PERIPHERAL 2022 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE PERIPHERAL RI Research Institute. 187 Riker Institute for the Blind MANHUNTER 1986 Film Research Institutes Institutes MANHUNTER Riker Institute for the Blind School where Francis Dollarhyde's co-worker Reba trained in therapy for speech and hearing impaired children.   188 Robin Schmidt Primate Research Center TWO AND A HALF MEN 2003 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes TWO AND A HALF MEN Robin Schmidt Primate Research Center Walden's mother's research center. 189 The Rowley Institute JAMES VS. HIS FUTURE SELF 2019 Film Research Institutes Institutes JAMES VS. HIS FUTURE SELF The Rowley Institute Research institute where James works. 190 The Royal Institute THE CRYSTAL CUBE 1983 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE CRYSTAL CUBE The Royal Institute 191 San Fransokyo Institute of Technology BIG HERO 6 2014 Animated Film Research Institutes Institutes BIG HERO 6 San Fransokyo Institute of Technology College, visually based on the Presidio building in San Francisco. 192 Saraswati TITANS: SCISSORS, PAPER, STONE 1997 Comic Books Research Institutes Institutes TITANS: SCISSORS, PAPER, STONE Saraswati A "humanocentric educlave and research institute", located on a an asteroid, designated to help "baseline humans" deal with the diaspora of the human race into outer space. 193 The Science Foundation STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND 1961 Literature Research Institutes Institutes STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND The Science Foundation Organization assigned control of the corporate trust housing alll of Dr. Mary Jane Lyle Smith's basic patents. 194 Science Institute TONY HAWK'S UNDERGROUND 2003 Video Games Research Institutes Institutes TONY HAWK'S UNDERGROUND Science Institute A college in Manhattan. 195 Scientific Paranormal Research Center RED LIGHTS 2012 Film Research Institutes Institutes RED LIGHTS Scientific Paranormal Research Center Where Dr. Matheson and Dr. Buckley work.   196 September Foundation Grant CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 2016 Film Research Institutes Institutes CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR September Foundation Grant Tony Stark's educational foundation. 197 SERN STEINS;GATE 2010 Animated Series Research Institutes Institutes STEINS;GATE SERN European Organization in Nuclear Research. Puppet masters of a vast worldwide conspiracy. 198 Setec Astronomy SNEAKERS 1992 Film Research Institutes Institutes SNEAKERS Setec Astronomy The NSA hires Martin Bishop and his team to investigate mathematician Dr. Gunter Janek and the mysterious Russian funded project he's working on at the Coolidge Institute think tank called Setec Astronomy that's creating some sort of little black box. 199 The Sleep Institute MONKEYBONE 2001 Film Research Institutes Institutes MONKEYBONE The Sleep Institute Research institute where Stu resides during his coma. 200 The Sloan-Kettering Memorial Institute THE SIMPSONS 1989 Animated Series Research Institutes Institutes THE SIMPSONS The Sloan-Kettering Memorial Institute Troy McClure reads a letter from Dr. Linus Irving of The Sloan-Kettering Memorial Institute asking how Matt Groening manages to write and draw The Simpsons every week. 201 South Pole Research Station THE SIMPSONS 1989 Animated Series Research Institutes Institutes THE SIMPSONS South Pole Research Station One of the long distance calls that Bart makes while researching which direction toilets drain. 202 The Southern Reach ANNIHILATION 2018 Film Research Institutes Institutes ANNIHILATION The Southern Reach Organization investigating Area X. 203 Sovant Institute of Research LUNOPOLIS 2009 Film Research Institutes Institutes LUNOPOLIS Sovant Institute of Research Home of Dr. Wayne Beck, Professor of Genetic Engineering. 204 Space Center THE OUTER LIMITS 1963 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE OUTER LIMITS Space Center College professor Harold J. Finley joins the Asteroid Mining Project at the Space Center in Readsville. 205 Space Center TRIX 1954 Advertising Research Institutes Institutes TRIX Space Center Research facility. 206 Springfield Primate Institute THE SIMPSONS 1989 Animated Series Research Institutes Institutes THE SIMPSONS Springfield Primate Institute Local institute that studies Homer after he is mistaken for Bigfoot. 207 St. Petersburg Temporal Studies Society THE CHRONOTHON: A TIME TRAVEL ADVENTURE 2015 Literature Research Institutes Institutes THE CHRONOTHON: A TIME TRAVEL ADVENTURE St. Petersburg Temporal Studies Society Dr. Quickly's institute. 208 St. Petersburg Temporal Studies Society IN TIMES LIKE THESE 2013 Literature Research Institutes Institutes IN TIMES LIKE THESE: A TIME TRAVEL ADVENTURE St. Petersburg Temporal Studies Society Local institute where Benjamin and his friends go looking for answers in 1985. 209 Stovington Plague Control Center THE STAND 1978 Literature Research Institutes Institutes THE STAND Stovington Plague Control Center Where Stu Redman is taken prisoner by the US government. 210 Strategic Scientific Reserve CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER 2011 Film Research Institutes Institutes CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER Strategic Scientific Reserve Also known as SSR. A top-secret Allied war agency during World War II that was formed to battle the Nazi special weapons division, HYDRA. 211 Summerholt Neurological Institute SMALLVILLE 2001 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes SMALLVILLE Summerholt Neurological Institute Research facility in Metropolis from various episodes.   212 Tempus Institute 12:01 P.M. 1990 Film Research Institutes Institutes 12:01 P.M. Tempus Institute Institute where Myron Castleman tracks down Professor Nathan Rosenbluth, the Nobel Prize winning physicist that predicted the time bounce. 213 Texas Neuromind Institute ALTERED PERCEPTIONS 2023 Film Research Institutes Institutes ALTERED PERCEPTIONS Texas Neuromind Institute Institute where neurologist Dr. Joseph Feretti works. 214 The Romulan Reclamation Site STAR TREK: PICARD 2019 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes STAR TREK: PICARD The Romulan Reclamation Site Research facility established inside a derelict Borg cube. 215 Thomas Malthus Center for Sexual Ethics ... SLIDERS 1995 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes SLIDERS Thomas Malthus Center for Sexual Ethics and Education A news report mentions the president attending the center's reopening. 216 The Titan Foundation DEPARTURE 2016 Literature Research Institutes Institutes DEPARTURE The Titan Foundation 217 The Torchwood Institute DOCTOR WHO 1963 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes DOCTOR WHO The Torchwood Institute Secret organization founded in 1879 to protect Great Britain by investigating and fighting alien threats. 218 Trill Science Ministry STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 1993 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE Trill Science Ministry Science institute on Trill from various episodes. 219 Tyrell Institute KOLCHAK: THE NIGHT STALKER 1974 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes KOLCHAK: THE NIGHT STALKER Tyrell Institute Technology institute where Professor Avery Walker worked on the R.I.N.G. Project. 220 Tyuratam Space Center G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO 1982 Comic Books Research Institutes Institutes G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO Tyuratam Space Center Russian space center where scientists came up with Operation Drop Forge, the Russian plan to divert the orbit of large asteroids and aiming them like guided missiles at military targets. 221 United Americas Accelerator Threshold ALIEN 1979 Film Research Institutes Institutes ALIEN United Americas Accelerator Threshold Parker serves as Assistant Engineer at United Americas Accelerator Threshold, Neptune, from January 7, 2114 to April 29, 2115. 222 Vance Institute BLADE: TRINITY 2004 Film Research Institutes Institutes BLADE: TRINITY Vance Institute Dr. Edgar Vance's institute - author, familiar and forensic psychiatrist known for studying violent criminals who wishes to psychoanalyze Blade. 223 Vertrees Culinary Institute COMMUNITY 2009 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes COMMUNITY Vertrees Culinary Institute At the study group's Christmas party, Shirley is gifted a book called The Brownie Bible, presented by the Vertrees Culinary Institute, referencing assistant art director John B. Vertrees. 224 Virtual Light Institute LAWNMOWER MAN 2: BEYOND CYBERSPACE 1996 Film Research Institutes Institutes LAWNMOWER MAN 2: BEYOND CYBERSPACE Virtual Light Institute Since the information superhighway has left people feeling isolated from their fellow man, the Virtual Light Institute will bring cultures and resources together in one continues virtual environment. 225 Vulcan Expeditionary Group STAR TREK: DISCOVERY 2017 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes STAR TREK: DISCOVERY Vulcan Expeditionary Group Vulcan service branch whose members are trained at the Vulcan Learning Center and the Vulcan Science Academy. 226 Vulcan Medical Institute STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 1993 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE Vulcan Medical Institute The Federation Medical Council nominates Bashir for this year's Carrington Award, along with Dr. April Ward of the University of Nairobi, Healer Senva of the Vulcan Medical Institute, Dr. Henri Roget of the Central Hospital of Altair IV and Chirurgeon Ghee P'Trell of Andoria. 227 Vulcan Post Life Archology THE BOBIVERSE 2016 Literature Research Institutes Institutes THE BOBIVERSE Vulcan Post Life Archology Will visits professor Dr. Stephen Gilligan at the Vulcan Post Life Archology, an institute in a space station orbiting the star Omicron 2 Eridani, just inside the oort cloud. 228 Washington Institute for Tax Studies THE FIRM 1993 Film Research Institutes Institutes THE FIRM Washington Institute for Tax Studies Seminar Mitch attends. 229 Washington Institute of Technology THE X-FILES 1993 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE X-FILES Washington Institute of Technology Institute in Colson, Washington, home of the Mahan Propulsion Laboratory and the Avalon Foundation cryogenic facility. 230 Watson-Crick Institute ORYX AND CRAKE 2003 Literature Research Institutes Institutes ORYX AND CRAKE Watson-Crick Institute 231 Weyland Industries Tracking and Data Rel... AVP: ALIEN VS. PREDATOR 2004 Film Research Institutes Institutes AVP: ALIEN VS. PREDATOR Weyland Industries Tracking and Data Relay Satellite Receiving Station #6-D Station in Silver Leaf, Nebraska receives a data stream from Weyland Corporation Satellite PS12, that detects an unidentified heat signature beneath Bouvetoya near Antarctica. 232 World Science Center THE CITY AND THE CITY 2018 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes THE CITY AND THE CITY World Science Center Institute. 233 Worldstrat PERSON OF INTEREST 2011 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes PERSON OF INTEREST Worldstrat Private intelligence firm that machine number and FBI Agent Nicholas Donnelly mentions. 234 Xavier's Institute of Gifted Youngsters FREE ENTERPRISE 1999 Film Research Institutes Institutes FREE ENTERPRISE Xavier's Institute of Gifted Youngsters Reference to The X-Men. Mentioned in the end credits... SPECIAL THANKS: Queen Starsha of Iscandar Seldon Institute of Psychohistory Xavier's Institute of Gifted Youngsters Karova Milk Bar, Yonada - the store, not the asteroid, WWII Hero Pug Henry. 235 Zefram Cochrane Science Institute STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS 2022 TV Series Research Institutes Institutes STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Zefram Cochrane Science Institute Where Matt Al-Salah attended science camp - one of the two cadets that Captain Pike will not be able to save. 236 The Zissou Society THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU 2004 Film Research Institutes Institutes THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU The Zissou Society Activist group founded by Steve Zissou.

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