Thus, Caltech papers were 135 percent above the worldwide average. In a survey of papers published in hundreds of scientific journals between 1993 and 1997, Science Watch noted that Caltech neuroscientists published 395 papers during the period. The California Institute of Technology, known as Caltech, was founded in 1891 as Throop University and received its current name in 1920. The calculation "represents what scientists think is important in their field when they write papers," says King. This was an average of 15.38 citations per paper, as compared to the world average of 6.54 for neuroscience papers. Based on the number of times the papers were cited in other scientific papers, the Philadelphia-based publication concluded that Caltech papers were the most influential. Thus, Caltech papers were 135 percent above the worldwide average. Because this was the highest average of any institution, Caltech was ranked as having the highest relative impact. Compare the academic programs at the world's best universities. Because this was the highest average of any institution, Caltech was ranked as having the highest relative impact. In all, Caltech's 395 neuroscience papers earned 6,074 citations during the period. Science Watch is published by the Institute for Scientific Information, which is headquartered in Philadelphia. See the US News rankings for Neuroscience and Behavior among the top universities in United States. 1 institution in the nation for the impact of its neuroscience research. 1200 E. California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91125 (626) 395-6123. clay@gps.caltech.edu. According to editor Chris King, Science Watch determines the number of times each paper in a scientific field is cited by other papers in that field, and then compares these scores to a world average for papers in the same field for a quantification of "relative impact.". Its tuition and fees are $56,862. Website PASADENA—The California Institute of Technology has been recognized as the No. California Institute of Technology's ranking in the 2021 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #9. This was an average of 15.38 citations per paper, as compared to the world average of 6.54 for neuroscience papers. The results are reported in the September/October issue of Science Watch. Click here to open the "Quick Links" submenu, Click here to open the "Research" Submenu, Click here to open the "Academics" Submenu, Click here to open the "Admissions & Aid" Submenu, Click here to open the "Campus Life & Events" Submenu, Technology Transfer & Corporate Partnerships.