State College in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Calorimeter

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2019

1. Calorimeter Marker

Inscription. Designed and first operated in 1902 by pioneer animal nutritionist Henry Armsby. The calorimeter was housed in this specially constructed building and monitored an animal's metabolism to determine the net energy value of food-the portion of food energy that an animal used to produce milk or meat. It attracted worldwide scientific interest and helped to develop needs of higher nutritive value.

Erected by Penn State Alumni Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania State University series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 40° 48.028′ N, 77° 51.867′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Marker can be reached from Curtin Road south of Shortlidge Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: State College PA 16801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ag Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Ag Experiment Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Artificial Insemination (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pure Food Laws (about

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400 feet away); Mushroom Science (about 500 feet away); First Ag Degrees (about 600 feet away); Jordan Soil Plots (about 600 feet away); Correspondence Courses (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in State College.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2019

2. Calorimeter Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.