Robert Lee Hotz Biography
Science Writer
EXPERIENCE
The Los Angeles Times, science writer, 1993-.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, science editor, 1993; assistant metro editor, 1991-92; science writer, 1984-91.
The Pittsburgh Press, general assignment/investigative reporter/science writer, 1979-82.
The News-Virginian (Waynesboro, Va.) reporter, 1976-79.
Intermetrics Inc., technical editor, 1973-76.
EDUCATION
Tufts University, Medford, Mass. M.A., theater history, 1973. B.A., English and drama, magna cum laude, 1973.
PERSONAL
Born: March 7, 1950, Hartford, Conn.
AWARDS
Magazine Writing Award, Society of Professional Journalists, 2000.
Mental Health Media Award, National Mental Health Assn., 1997.
American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, National Science Writing Award, 1977, 1988, 1997.
Pulitzer Prize, spot news (team coverage) for the Northridge, Calif., earthquake, 1995.
Walter Sullivan Award, American Geophysical Union, 1995.
National Journalism Award, American Society of Civil Engineers, 1995.
Pulitzer Prize finalist, explanatory journalism, 1986.
Keystone Award, Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Assn.., 1984.
Ray Sprigle Memorial Award, Society of Professional Journalists, 1982 & 1984.
Golden Quill, Pittsburgh Press Club, investigative reporting, 1983; news feature, 1982; spot news reporting, 1981.
Virginia Press Assn., series, 1978; investigative reporting, 1977-79; general news reporting, 1977-79; spot news reporting, 1977.
PUBLICATIONS
"Falling from Grace: Science and the Pursuit of Profit," in "Who Owns Life," University of Pennsylvania Center for Bioethics, Prometheus Books, 2002.
"Designs on Life: Exploring the New Frontiers of Human Fertility," Pocket Books, New York, 1991.
"Toward Policies Regarding Assisted Reproductive Technologies," in "Emerging Issues in Biomedical Policy," Columbia University Press, New York, 1991.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Press Club.
Board of Directors, National Assn. of Science Writers.
Honorary life member, Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society Advisory board, EurekAlert Science Web Service, American Assn. for the Advancement of Science.
The Los Angeles Times, science writer, 1993-.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, science editor, 1993; assistant metro editor, 1991-92; science writer, 1984-91.
The Pittsburgh Press, general assignment/investigative reporter/science writer, 1979-82.
The News-Virginian (Waynesboro, Va.) reporter, 1976-79.
Intermetrics Inc., technical editor, 1973-76.
EDUCATION
Tufts University, Medford, Mass. M.A., theater history, 1973. B.A., English and drama, magna cum laude, 1973.
PERSONAL
Born: March 7, 1950, Hartford, Conn.
AWARDS
Magazine Writing Award, Society of Professional Journalists, 2000.
Mental Health Media Award, National Mental Health Assn., 1997.
American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, National Science Writing Award, 1977, 1988, 1997.
Pulitzer Prize, spot news (team coverage) for the Northridge, Calif., earthquake, 1995.
Walter Sullivan Award, American Geophysical Union, 1995.
National Journalism Award, American Society of Civil Engineers, 1995.
Pulitzer Prize finalist, explanatory journalism, 1986.
Keystone Award, Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Assn.., 1984.
Ray Sprigle Memorial Award, Society of Professional Journalists, 1982 & 1984.
Golden Quill, Pittsburgh Press Club, investigative reporting, 1983; news feature, 1982; spot news reporting, 1981.
Virginia Press Assn., series, 1978; investigative reporting, 1977-79; general news reporting, 1977-79; spot news reporting, 1977.
PUBLICATIONS
"Falling from Grace: Science and the Pursuit of Profit," in "Who Owns Life," University of Pennsylvania Center for Bioethics, Prometheus Books, 2002.
"Designs on Life: Exploring the New Frontiers of Human Fertility," Pocket Books, New York, 1991.
"Toward Policies Regarding Assisted Reproductive Technologies," in "Emerging Issues in Biomedical Policy," Columbia University Press, New York, 1991.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Press Club.
Board of Directors, National Assn. of Science Writers.
Honorary life member, Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society Advisory board, EurekAlert Science Web Service, American Assn. for the Advancement of Science.