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

Science, Technology, and Society

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

1. Science, Technology and Society Marker

Inscription. In 1969-70, leading faculty from the Colleges of Earth and Mineral Sciences, Engineering, Liberal Arts, and Science founded the nation's first interdisciplinary program in Science, Technology, and Society. Its integrative courses addressing critical courses addressing critical issues in these areas served as a model for similar programs at many other universities.

Erected by Penn State Alumni Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania State University series list.

Location. 40° 47.816′ N, 77° 51.837′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. It is on Polluck Road north of Pattee Mall, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: University Park PA 16802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally,

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it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: President Atherton (a few steps from this marker); Old Botany (within shouting distance of this marker); Oak Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Postwar Authors (within shouting distance of this marker); Carnegie Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Schwab Auditorium (within shouting distance of this marker); The Daily Collegian (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Waring European Larch (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in State College.

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

2. Science, Technology and Society Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 256 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on July 7, 2024, by Sam Skeen of State College, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.