Background
Capriles, Victor Antonio was born on July 10, 1936 in San Germán, Puerto Rico. Son of Antonio and Leandra (Anglero) Capriles.
marine ecology researcher Biology educator
Capriles, Victor Antonio was born on July 10, 1936 in San Germán, Puerto Rico. Son of Antonio and Leandra (Anglero) Capriles.
Bachelor, Inter-American University, 1957. Master of Science, New York University, 1968.
Lecturer National Science Foundation Program Science Lectures Puerto Rico, VI, University Puerto Rico, 1961—1966. Assistant professor, biology Inter-American University, San Germán, 1967—1971, associate professor, biology, chairman department, 1971—1976, associate professor, biology, since 1976. Director, science fair Western Puerto Rico Regional Science Fairs, since 1971.
Director National Science Foundation Program Marine Biology, 1978—1981, Health Careers Opportunity Program College Students, Department Health and Human Welfare, since 1984. Member, council International Science and Engineering Fair, 1980—1983.
Member of American Association of University Professors, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Crustacean Society, Animal Behavior Society, American Institute Biological Sciences, International Oceanographic Foundation, Puerto Rico Science Teachers Association, American Museum Natural History, National Science Teachers Association, Ecological Society America, New York Academy of Sciences, Association Tropical Biology, National Association Biology Teachers, Lambda Iota Tau, Beta Beta Beta.