Kate Larson

Sustainability Intern

Office of Sustainability

Kate Larson is a junior Chemistry major and Climate Science minor, passionate about the intersection of science, sustainability, and community. Eager to contribute to climate solutions, Kate is interested in using chemistry to study sustainable and efficient energy materials. Notably, Kate is involved in undergraduate research in the Chemistry department, where she works on organic and inorganic synthesis to develop luminescent molecular complexes. She is also on the executive board of both Chemistry Club and the UConn Green Chemistry Initiative. This is Kate’s second year as a Sustainability Intern, before which she worked as a Sustainability Outreach Intern. Her previous projects as an intern have included collecting campus greenhouse gas emissions data, mapping and analyzing waste streams, and piloting sustainability initiatives in STEM. When Kate is not in the laboratory or at the Office of Sustainability, you will most likely find her hiking, rock climbing, or reading new books!