The life and contributions of Dr. Walter P. Cottam, Educator - Scientist

Studies of the lives of Outstanding leaders in education and in science can be of tremendous benefit to persons in science and education and to those studying toward careers in these fields. Such studies add to our knowledge of these men and aid us in appreciating their contributions to the fields of science and education. Dr. Cottam was such a man􁪽 His early background, inherent love of nature and his scholastic aptitudes in ecology and teaching led to contributions of significance in the fields of Botany, Ecology, and especially Conservation.