Research Assistant Professor
Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences
Email: cpcotton@umes.edu
Phone: 410-651-6630
Education:
- M.L.A in Landscape Architecture, Pennsylvania State University
- B.L.A. in Landscape Architecture, Pennsylvania State University
- B.S. in General Agriculture, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Professional Experience:
- Research Assistant Professor, Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 2004-present
- Graduate Assistant, Landscape Architecture, Pennsylvania State University, 2000-2004
Research:
- Integrating season extenders in alternative crop development on Delmarva
- Use of beneficial microorganisms to enhance the productivity of the green industry in Maryland
- University trial garden: research, education, and outreach
- Food safety risks for leafy greens and tomatoes from small farm environments exposed to manure dust, soil amendments, insects, and creek water
- Pathogen testing metrics for gaps in Delmarva leafy greens/fresh produce and poultry litter compost
- Developing scientifically-based consensus food safety metrics for leafy greens and tomatoes
- Survival of fecal pathogenic microorganisms and indicators in agricultural soils amended with raw manure
- Development and implementation of a multimicrobial and multifunctional inoculant for enhancing soybean productivity and environmental quality
- Microbial biodegradation of polymeric materials prepared from chicken feathers
Extension/Outreach:
- Building curriculum and experiential leaning in sustainable agriculture to enhance students’ communication and problem solving skills
- Educating underrepresented youth about the food and agricultural sciences through experiential learning
- Small farms and underserved communities drinking water quality outreach and education
- Collaboration with secondary education to enhance agricultural science curricula
- Drinking water quality: outreach and education
- Mid-Atlantic drinking water: drinking water education curriculum for K-12 in rural and urbanizing schools
- Creation of the Mid-Atlantic Regional MWON and Development of Associated Continuing Education Resources
Publications:
- Corrie P. Cotton, Fawzy M. Hashem, Lurline E. Marsh, and Robert B. Dadson. (2009) Broadening Perspectives: Educating Under-Represented Youth about Food and Agricultural Sciences through Experiential Learning. Nacta Journal 53(4):23-29.
- Lurline E. Marsh, Corrie P. Cotton, Fawzy M. Hashem, and Robert B. Dadson. (2011) An Ornamental Summer Program for High School Students: Issues and Perspectives. Nacta Journal 55(2):8-13.
Honors & Awards:
- NACTA Teaching Award of Merit (2009)
- Creative Achievement Award, PSU College of Arts and Architecture (2004)
- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, PSU (2001-2004)
- Certificate for Excellence in the Study of Landscape Architecture, PSU (2002)
- All-American Scholar Collegiate Award, UMES (1998-2000)
- National Dean’s List and Dean’s List, UMES (1996-2000)
Professional Affiliations:
- American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS)
- American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
- North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA)
- Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS)
- International Association for Food Protection (IAFP)
Course List:
- Landscape Design Theory
- Turfgrass Maintenance and Management
- Senior Capstone Experience
- Special Topics in Agriculture
- Independent Study in Plant and Soil Science
- Internship in Agriculture and Natural Resources
