Undergraduate Research: Literature Review on Tribal Forest Owners

The Family Forest Research Center is seeking an undergraduate researcher to assist with conducting a literature review to support a project using Participatory Action Research to study Tribal Forest Owners. This literature review will cover historical and current Tribal land holdings and use, especially any areas where research could be useful to support Indigenous Communities, as well successful examples of relevant participatory action research.

The undergraduate research assistant will meet with the project mentor once per week to identify and review relevant literature, learn best practices for conducting literature reviews, discuss findings, and write-up their findings. 
 

Name of research group, project, or lab
Family Forest Research Center
Why participate in this opportunity?

Conducting literature reviews is a critical component in the research process, helping to synthesize ideas, identify knowledge gaps, and address research questions. This is a great opportunity for undergraduate students who are interested in sharpening their research skills.

Logistics Information:
Subject Category
Ecology and Environmental Sustainability
Natural Resources Conservation
Student ranks applicable
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Student qualifications

•   Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
•   Interest in Tribal forest ownership, participatory action research, social justice, environmental conservation, or related topics.
•   Excellent communication and time management skills.
 

Time commitment
1-4 h/wk
Position Types and Compensation
Research - Volunteer
Number of openings
2
Techniques learned

Literature Reviews
Scientific Writing
 

Project start
January 2025
Contact Information:
Mentor
eterracciano@umass.edu
Research Fellow
Name of project director or principal investigator
Brett Butler
Email address of project director or principal investigator
bbutler@umass.edu
2 sp. | 2 appl.
Hours
1-4 h/wk
Project categories
Ecology and Environmental Sustainability (+1)
Ecology and Environmental SustainabilityNatural Resources Conservation