College of Science

F.W. Olin

F. W. Olin Physical Sciences Building

The F.W. Olin Physical Sciences Building is the home to the Chemistry Department, the Physics and Space Sciences Department, and the Dean's office for the College of Science and his staff.

The building provides 51 laboratories (14 teaching and 21 research), consolidates faculty offices and enhances the use of technology in teaching the physical sciences. Upwards of 1000 students use the building on any given day.

The Programs Supported By The Building Include:

  • Astronomy & Astrophysics
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Geospace Physics
  • High Energy Physics
  • Computational Physics
  • Bio-Organic Chemistry
  • Synthetic-Organic Chemistry
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Molecular Spectroscopy

The 69,348-sq.-ft. facility also includes two large multi-use lecture/demonstration classrooms.