Physics, Math, and Astronomy Building
The building's exterior in 2016
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Former namesRobert Lee Moore Hall (1972–2020)
General information
Town or cityAustin, Texas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30°17′20″N 97°44′11″W / 30.288963°N 97.736502°W / 30.288963; -97.736502

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 after mathematician Robert Lee Moore. In 2016, students demanded the building be renamed because of Moore's racist treatment of African American students.[7][8] On July 13, 2020, during the George Floyd protests, University Interim President Jay Hartzell announced that the building would be renamed as the Physics, Math and Astronomy Building.[9][10][11]

References

  1. ^ "Astronomy Outreach at UT Austin". University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences. June 11, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
  2. ^ Austin, Joshua T Powell, TRECS with UT. "Building Information | Facilities Services". facilitiesservices.utexas.edu. Retrieved 2018-06-27.((cite web)): CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ Gregg, Ernest R. "Robert Lee Moore Hall". cns.utexas.edu. Retrieved 2018-06-27.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ GmbH, Emporis. "Robert Lee Moore Hall, Austin | 123206 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.com. Archived from the original on May 14, 2015. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
  5. ^ "Kuehne Physics Mathematics Astronomy Library". Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  6. ^ Sandy, John H. (3 November 2021). "Recollections about library service to physics, mathematics, and astronomy patrons at the PMA Library, The University of Texas at Austin, 1979-1984". hdl:2152/89940. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
  7. ^ "Petition calls for name change of Robert Lee Moore Hall - The Daily Texan". www.thedailytexan.com. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
  8. ^ "Robert Lee Moore Hall needs renaming - The Daily Texan". www.thedailytexan.com. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
  9. ^ "A More Diverse and Welcoming Campus". 13 July 2020.
  10. ^ "UT Diversity Initiatives Will Redefine Campus Symbolism and Will Recruit, Support and Retain Top Talent". 13 July 2020.
  11. ^ "Students, athletes say UT changes are small first step towards inclusion". 13 July 2020.

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