Joel Adams

Student to Academic Professoriate for American Indians (SAPAI)
University of Montana, Missoula, MT

Joel Adams grew up in Missoula, Montana and is a member of both the Salish and Assiniboine Tribes. He is a Masters student in the College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana and is focusing on Ecosystem Conservation Science. Joel is working on his Master’s Thesis, entitled, “The Effect of an insect pathogen on mountain pine beetle, and its natural enemies.” As a Native American scientist, Joel has incorporated forest health into his research to help enhance the quality of life on Earth in the future. He wants to pursue a profession that will allow him to apply ecological principles to the management of the Earth’s ecosystems and to explore new and innovative ways of solving problems in our world today. Joel’s future goals include working for the Salish and Kootenai tribal forestry to give back to the community and the lands of his ancestors. As a Native American it is very important to Joel to protect the land that our creator has created, and to make it better for his and future generations. Joel is also interested in encouraging other Native Americans to pursue their education so that they too can help protect and enhance the Earth.

Academic Disciplines:
Conservation Biology & Wildlife
Forestry

Research Interests:
Conservation
Forest Ecology