State College in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Atoms for Peace
Penn State in 1955 became the first university licensed by the Atomic Energy Commission to operate a nuclear reactor as part of U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower's "Atoms for Peace" program. Named for Wm. Breazeale, Penn State's first Professor of Nuclear Engineering, the reactor became a training and research tool for peaceful applications of atomic energy.Erected by Penn State Alumni Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Peace • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.
Location. 40° 48.256′ N, 77° 51.236′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Marker is on Hastings Road west of University Drive, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Hastings Road, University Park PA 16802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Miller Hall (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harris Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Curry Hall
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. These markers are related to the Atoms for Peace program.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
