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Media Advisory: 00-335

Keeping crews healthy on the Space Station: Puerto Rico native tells how at Technology 2001 Conference

What:		"Living and Working in Space" — a presentation on the life support systems for the International Space Station. It will focus on systems that recycle wastewater and other systems that keep the Space Station crews alive — breathing easy.
Who:		Monsi Roman, NASA Microbiologist Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, Ala. Roman, a Puerto Rico native, is a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
When:		Tuesday, Dec. 19 11a.m.
Where:		Technology 2001 Exhibit & Conference Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition Sunshine Pavilion 10901 SW 24 St. (Coral Way) Miami, Fla.
How:		Roman will be available for interviews immediately following her presentation and during the remainder of the trade show and conference. To arrange an interview, call Gay Watson at Digital pager: 800-946-4646 PIN: 1418180