Emma Dutil

Senior Sustainability Intern

Office of Sustainability

Emma is a senior from Bolton, Connecticut pursuing a dual degree in Honors Political Science and Environmental Studies.  Some of her academic interests include studying the way people’s political opinions surrounding environmental issues are shaped and how to educate others about climate topics. In the Political Science department, she is a part of UConn’s Energy and Elections Lab studying political behavior in response to the renewable energy transition.  Previously, she interned for the Natural Resources Conservation Academy, mentoring high school students doing environmental storytelling projects.   

This past summer, Emma worked in Wells, Maine as an ocean rescue lifeguard. At UConn, she is part of the Outing Club and loves skiing, camping, and hiking. In Emma’s free time, she enjoys reading, running, and watching movies. At the Office of Sustainability, she works on organizing events, GIS mapping, and communications.  In the future, Emma hopes to attend graduate school for Political Science.