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 July 13, 2020, 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]
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^"Kuehne Physics Mathematics Astronomy Library". Retrieved 13 October 2022.
^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.
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^"A More Diverse and Welcoming Campus". 13 July 2020.
^"UT Diversity Initiatives Will Redefine Campus Symbolism and Will Recruit, Support and Retain Top Talent". 13 July 2020.
^"Students, athletes say UT changes are small first step towards inclusion". 13 July 2020.
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