A RECORD OF THE PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES OF FACULTY AND STUDENTS IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES
Williamstown, Massachusetts
2011
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“715 molecules” is a stone table and benches engraved with the formulae of 715 molecules. It was donated in 2011 to the college by friends of J. Hodge Markgraf’52 Ebenezer Fitch Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus and was installed on the science quad in May.
This photo was taken during the official unveiling of the piece and depicts a student reaching out to touch the polished stone surface of one of the benches.
715 molecules, 2011
sandblasted diorite table and benches
20 x 7.5 x 2.5 ft./6.1 x 2.3 x .8 m
Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA
© 2011 Jenny Holzer, member Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY
Photo: Arthur Evans
The Science Executive Committee wishes to express its gratitude to the extensive efforts of all the science departmental executive assistants in preparing contributions for this publication, and to Chanda Shepardson, administrative assistant at the Science Center, for assembling this material in its final form.
Editor: Norman Bell
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