Eric Dean Wilson

Eric Dean Wilson serves as Assistant Professor of Creative Writing and American Literature at Wagner College, Staten Island, a position assumed in Fall 2023 following the completion of his doctoral work at The Graduate Center, City University of New York (CUNY). Previously, he held affiliations with The New School for his MFA and participated in CUNY's Environmental Studies Working Group.

His educational trajectory includes:

• MFA in Creative Writing, The New School
• PhD in English, The Graduate Center, CUNY (dissertation: "tension between the personal and the planetary in ecological essays")

Wilson's research centers on environmental humanities, examining how personal narratives intersect with global ecological crises through creative nonfiction. His acclaimed book After Cooling: On Freon, Global Warming, and the Terrible Cost of Comfort investigates cultural histories of climate technology, while his involvement in Environmental Studies Working Group projects demonstrates applied engagement with planetary-scale environmental discourse. Published essays in Time, Esquire, and Los Angeles Review of Books further establish his authority in translating complex ecological concepts into accessible literary forms.

No scientific awards or grant details were specified in source materials. Wilson actively contributes to institutional initiatives including Environmental Humanities showcases and interdisciplinary collaborations, reflecting his commitment to bridging literary arts with urgent climate discourse.