Ross Hall of Science
History
The university's science building was completed in 1964. The building provided a permanent home for science instruction. A new chemistry and biology laboratory wing was added in 2002 and a building renovation was completed in 2003.
Named for
Ross Hall was named for the school's fifth president who launched the program to build it. William R. Ross served as president from 1948-1964. Ross was known as the "engineer president". He was instrumental in the development of the University's underground utility system.
Current Use
A recently renovated Ross Hall houses classrooms, offices, laboratories, and research facilities for the departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth Sciences, English, History, Mathematical Sciences, and Physics. The Mathematics and Science Teaching Institute (MAST), English Writing Center, and Mathematics Tutoring Center are also housed in Ross Hall.
Building Stats
GSF: 210,874
Original Architect: Robert F. Linstedt
Renovation Architect: Anderson Mason and Dale
Fund: State
2002 Renovation Architect: Chris Carvell Architects