Role Models in Science & Engineering Achievement: Edwin Muñiz

Amazing! Read about the impressive life of this Physician Specializing in Aerospace Physiology. To read the full biography of Edwin Muñiz and other role models in science and engineering, click here.

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Great accomplishment! Such a great role model!

Great accomplishment representing the best of the best among Puerto Rican Scientists. We are proud of his oustanding achievements in the medical and aerospace sciences.Makes us proud to be a Puerto Rican.