A visitor to Penn State University Park will notice the many blue signposts on campus. These Penn State Historical Markers note significant achievements made by Penn State and Penn Staters and are reminders of the University’s role in the history of higher education and in influencing scientific and societal changes. An exhibition of a selection of these markers, “A ‘Marked’ Tradition: Historic Innovations in Science and Technology at Penn State,” is on display in Sidewater Commons, 102 Pattee Library, December 3 through February 19, 2015.

The exhibition focuses on achievements related to STEM, an acronym for science, technology, engineering and medicine. They show Penn State as a global leader in STEM fields. Among the many highlights are atmospheric research, the first-seen atom, biomechanics applied to real-life sports action, the heart-assist pump and more.

Penn State’s libraries specializing in STEM—the Earth and Mineral Sciences Library, the Engineering Library, the Life Science Library and the Physical and Mathematical Sciences Library—remain central to the STEM advancements, providing researchers with print and online collections that help them to access critical sources of information.

The exhibition is open during regular library hours, available at 814-865-3063. For more information or if you anticipate needing accessibility accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, contact Jenna Gill, exhibits coordinator, at jmk441@psu.edu or 814-865-9406.