Physics, Math, and Astronomy Building

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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]

Former namesRobert Lee Moore Hall (1973–2020)
LocationAustin, Texas, United States
Coordinates30.288963°N 97.736502°W / 30.288963; -97.736502
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Physics, Math, and Astronomy Building
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Former namesRobert Lee Moore Hall (1973–2020)
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LocationAustin, Texas, United States
Coordinates30.288963°N 97.736502°W / 30.288963; -97.736502
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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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