Tufts University, 13, Bachelor’s Degree in Conservation Biology
Borough of Manhattan Community College, C’11, Associate’s Degree in Science, with Honors
The School for Field Studies, Queensland, Australia
Current Employment: Visitor Services Staff and Educator, Summer Star Wildlife Sanctuary
Big Dream: Born in Colombia, Wilson’s goal is to impact the world's understanding of the negative effects of over-development and population growth on living organisms. He would like conduct research that brings focus to the environment and its preservation.
Leadership Activities:
- Inductee, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society of Community Colleges
- Dean’s List, BMCC
- Dean’s List, Tufts University
- Academic Excellence in Science Award, BMCC
- Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), Tufts University
- Teaching Assistant, CUNY Star Program, BMCC
- Research Intern, Summer Scholars Program, Tufts University
- Peter Jennings Scholarship, BMCC
- Artist, “A Living World out of Paper Tissue: Wilson Andres Acuna’s Paper Arthropods”, Tower Gallery at Tisch Library, Tufts University