Lillian Wilson Receives Two Prestigious Awards at Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY (04/30/2025) — Lillian Wilson, a standout student at Clarkson University and member of the Clarkson Honors Program, has been recognized with two of the university's most prestigious undergraduate awards.
Wilson, a double major in Chemistry and Biochemistry with a perfect 4.0 GPA, was awarded the Sophomore Award for Biology, given annually to the biology major with the highest cumulative GPA after three semesters of study. She was also selected for the Egon Matijevic Endowed Chemistry Scholarship, an honor bestowed upon an outstanding undergraduate student in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
In addition to her academic achievements, Wilson has distinguished herself as a researcher, leader, and mentor. She has conducted microbial evolution research in Associate Biology Professor Susan Bailey's Laboratory, worked on nanopore sequencing of lake sediment samples, and served as a Teaching Assistant in First-Year Chemistry. She is also active in the Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society and has held leadership roles in the Clarkson School and the Timber Bridge SPEED Team.
Wilson is expected to graduate from Clarkson University in May 2027.
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