MEDIA ADVISORY
swagÍâÁ÷ scientists will detail what was in World Trade Center air
WHAT: Scientists at the University of California, Davis, will describe the most thorough analysis yet of the air pollution blown through lower Manhattan after the collapse of the World Trade Center.
They will discuss specific findings about the debris particles, including their sizes and components, such as sulfates, silicon, asbestos and metals.
They will make recommendations for indoor cleaning methods.
When: Noon, Monday, February 11
Who: International authorities on the collection and analysis of airborne particles from the swagÍâÁ÷ DELTA research group and from collaborating research institutions.
Where: Room 203 of Mrak Hall (main administration building), on the swagÍâÁ÷ campus
Visuals:
Beta deck video footage of the researchers, laboratories and analytical techniques will be available.
Maps, charts and microscopic images of airborne particles
Telephone interviews:
Available. Arrange through Sylvia Wright (below)
Directions and Parking:
Take Interstate 80 to the swagÍâÁ÷ campus exit (west of Richards Boulevard exit). Turn north from off-ramp onto Old Davis Road. Drive past South Gate kiosk and follow Old Davis Road to the stop sign. At the stop sign, turn right, continuing on Old Davis Road to the stop light at Mrak Hall Drive. Turn left. Media can park in any legal parking space. If your vehicle is not marked, place a media business card on the driver's side dashboard.