Physics, Math, and Astronomy Building explained

Physics, Math, and Astronomy Building
Former Names:Robert Lee Moore Hall (1973–2020)
Location City:Austin, Texas
Location Country:United States
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Physics, Math, and Astronomy Building[1] (abbreviated PMA; formerly known as Robert Lee Moore Hall or RLM) is a high rise building on the University of Texas at Austin campus, in the U.S. state of Texas. The building was completed in 1972,[2] and houses the astronomy, mathematics, and physics departments,[3] [4] as well as the Kuehne Physics Mathematics Astronomy Library.[5] [6]

The building was originally named Physics-Mathematics-Astronomy Building (PMA) but was renamed to Robert Lee Moore Hall in 1973, after mathematician Robert Lee Moore.[7] In 2016, students demanded the building be renamed because of Moore's racist treatment of African American students.[8] [9] On, during the George Floyd protests, University Interim President Jay Hartzell announced that the building would be renamed once again to the Physics, Math and Astronomy Building.[10] [11] [12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Astronomy Outreach at UT Austin. University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences. June 11, 2020. July 15, 2020.
  2. Web site: Building Information Facilities Services. Austin. Joshua T Powell, TRECS with UT. facilitiesservices.utexas.edu. en. 2018-06-27.
  3. Web site: Robert Lee Moore Hall. Gregg. Ernest R. cns.utexas.edu. en-gb. 2018-06-27.
  4. Web site: Robert Lee Moore Hall, Austin 123206 EMPORIS. https://web.archive.org/web/20150514022603/http://www.emporis.com/buildings/123206/robert-lee-moore-hall-austin-tx-usa. dead. May 14, 2015. GmbH. Emporis. Emporis. 2018-06-27.
  5. Web site: Kuehne Physics Mathematics Astronomy Library . 13 October 2022.
  6. Web site: Sandy . John H. . Recollections about library service to physics, mathematics, and astronomy patrons at the PMA Library, The University of Texas at Austin, 1979-1984 . 3 November 2021 . 2152/89940 . 2023-07-07.
  7. Web site: History - Department of Physics. ph.utexas.edu/. en. 22 April 2024.
  8. Web site: Petition calls for name change of Robert Lee Moore Hall - The Daily Texan. www.thedailytexan.com. en. 2018-06-27.
  9. Web site: Robert Lee Moore Hall needs renaming - The Daily Texan. www.thedailytexan.com. en. 2018-06-27.
  10. Web site: A More Diverse and Welcoming Campus. 13 July 2020.
  11. Web site: UT Diversity Initiatives Will Redefine Campus Symbolism and Will Recruit, Support and Retain Top Talent. 13 July 2020.
  12. Web site: Students, athletes say UT changes are small first step towards inclusion. 13 July 2020.

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