Kyle Noonan

Status: Graduated
Major: Economics with a minor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Year Joined OEP: January 2005
Year Completed Employment: Summer 2005
Notable Notes:
– Chair of ConnPIRG, a student advocacy group that deals with public interest issues including environmental protection, poverty relief, and consumer rights.
– University Scholar, who studied the impact of public policies on the development of Connecticut urban centers
– Commencement Speaker 2005
OEP Activities:
– Organized the IPM team and produced an Integrated Pest Management statement to conform to Connecticut DEP requirements for state agencies.
– Researched the fuel efficiency of UConn’s motor vehicle fleet for the EPAC Compliance & Best Practice subcommittee. The committee evaluated the use of fuel efficiency standards, hybrid cars, electric carts and additional strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from Uconn’s transportation system.
– Compiled a comprehensive inventory of greenhouse gas emissions from the University of Connecticut using CA-CP database software.
– Engaged local electricity provider Connecticut Light & Power and the UConn Co-op to create a light-bulb giveaway program. Along with the popular “Textbooks-To-Go” program, students offered a free CFL light bulb.