Physics, Math, and Astronomy Building

Physics, Math, and Astronomy Building[1] (abbreviated PMA; formerly known as Robert Lee Moore Hall or RLM) is a 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]

Physics, Math, and Astronomy Building
The building's exterior in 2016
Former namesRobert Lee Moore Hall (1972–2020)
General information
Town or cityAustin, Texas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.288963°N 97.736502°W / 30.288963; -97.736502

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.[5][6] 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.[7][8][9]

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.
  3. Gregg, Ernest R. "Robert Lee Moore Hall". cns.utexas.edu. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
  4. GmbH, Emporis. "Robert Lee Moore Hall, Austin | 123206 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.com. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
  5. "Petition calls for name change of Robert Lee Moore Hall - The Daily Texan". www.dailytexanonline.com. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
  6. "Robert Lee Moore Hall needs renaming - The Daily Texan". www.dailytexanonline.com. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
  7. https://president.utexas.edu/messages-speeches-2020/a-more-diverse-and-welcoming-campus
  8. https://news.utexas.edu/2020/07/13/ut-diversity-initiatives-will-redefine-campus-symbolism-and-will-recruit-support-and-retain-top-talent/
  9. https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/ut-will-keep-eyes-of-texas-but-will-rename-buildings-as-black-students-call-for-change
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