Paul Hutchinson

Paul Hutchinson is a Senior Lecturer in the Management & Organizations Department at Boston University Questrom School of Business, teaching undergraduate and MBA programs. He has practiced experiential education since 1996, working with over 50,000 participants in teambuilding and leadership programs across the United States and Europe.

• Leave No Trace Master Educator
• Extensive training in wilderness medicine and vertical rope work
• Lead Instructor for Outward Bound-Professional
• Experience-Based Training and Development Liaison for the Northeast Region of the Association for Experiential Education

Hutchinson's research bridges environmental history with experiential learning, focusing on the cultural and pedagogical roots of outdoor education. His work explores the intersection of people, planet, and profit in American history, transcendentalism, and the evolution of teambuilding practices.

• PhD in American and New England Studies, Boston University
• MS in [unspecified field], Minnesota State University – Mankato
• BA in [unspecified field], Gettysburg College

His publications examine the historical foundations of outdoor education, including urban adventures, wilderness settlements, and summer camps. These works emphasize the role of nature in shaping youth development and institutional practices.