The Herzberg Laboratories for Physics and Computer Science

The Herzberg Laboratories for Physics and Computer Science was named for Gerhard Herzberg, Canada's first Nobel Prize recipient for natural sciences, and Carleton's former Chancellor. The building houses the Departments of Physics, Mathematics and Statistics, the School of Computer Science, and the Centre for Research in Particle Physics. A roof-top observatory features a powerful star-gazing 14 reflecting Celestron telescope.

Herzberg's lobby features the Foucault Pendulum, a reproduction of an experiment first performed by the French scientist in 1851 to prove that the earth spins on its own axis as it rotates around the sun.

Campus Accessibility Guide listing for the Herzberg Laboratories (HP)

Designated Parking
No designated parking located within reasonable proximity to building. The closest is at the loading dock of the University Centre (two spaces).

Exterior Entrance
Accessible front entrance located on the east side of the building, walkway leading from the direction of the University Centre loading dock.

Tunnel Access
Accessible tunnel entrance from Steacie Building and all buildings on campus.

Elevators
Accessible, but need tactile control buttons and audible signaling device to indicate direction of travel for persons who are visually impaired.

Washrooms
No accessible washrooms in this building. Nearest accessible washrooms are located in the University Centre or at tunnel entrance to Paterson Hall.

Telephones
Not accessible. Too high for wheelchair users and not equipped with volume control.

Lecture/Classroom Areas
Classrooms and labs are generally accessible, except for back section of lecture room 356 which has an elevated floor and fixed desks.

Study Areas
Room 227 is an accessible study room for third-year and fourth-year students.

Proximity to Lounges/Refreshments
Nearest cafeteria/lounge facilities located in University Centre and the Loeb Building.

Existing/Remaining Obstacles
No accessible washroom in the building; no disabled parking within close proximity; back section of Room 356 inaccessible.

Remarks/Hints
Take tunnel system to University Centre for fastest access to main buildings in quad area. The Science Technology Centre is located on the first level. The School of Computer Science has a newly constructed floor in the Herzberg Building with elevator access

Compiled by the Paul Menton Centre for Persons with Disabilities.

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