Danielle Cotton

Danielle Cotton is an Instructor in the biological sciences at the University of Southern Mississippi, where she teaches courses including Botany, Mycology, Biological Sciences I and II, and Biology and Society. She earned her MS (2010) and BS (2004) from the same institution, demonstrating a strong commitment to her academic community.

• BS - University of Southern Mississippi (2004)
• MS - University of Southern Mississippi (2010)

Her research and teaching focus on plant sciences and environmental education. With expertise in botany and mycology, she emphasizes the study of native flora and ecological dynamics, particularly in managed ecosystems. Her work contributes to understanding long-term vegetation responses to conservation practices such as prescribed fire.

Her recent publication explores changes in vascular plant composition at the Lake Thoreau Environmental Center after a decade of fire management, reflecting a sustained interest in ecological monitoring and biodiversity conservation in southern pine ecosystems. This research aligns with broader efforts in restoration ecology and environmental stewardship.

There are no listed scientific awards or honors in the available information.

Danielle Cotton advises no publicly listed students and there is no mention of grant funding or leadership in research labs or collaborative teams. Her contributions are primarily in undergraduate instruction and local ecological research.