Background
Tracht, Donna Carothers was born on April 9, 1954 in Hollywood, California, United States. Daughter of Elzy Lee and Mauna June (Williams) C.
biochemist educator science writer
Tracht, Donna Carothers was born on April 9, 1954 in Hollywood, California, United States. Daughter of Elzy Lee and Mauna June (Williams) C.
Bachelor of Science with distinction, Centre College, Danville, Kentucky, 1976. Master of Science, University Louisville, 1979. Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, 1987.
Research assistant department biochemistry University Louisville, Kentucky, 1979. Research associate Institute of Pathology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, 1987-1989. Adjunct instructor Cuyahoga Community College, 1990.
Freelance writer, since 1989. Test item writer ACT, Iowa City, Iowa, since 1991. Specialist reviewer Appraisal, Boston, since 1991.
Reviewer Science Books and Films, since 1992. Volunteer mentor Science-by-Mail, Boston, since 1990.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Chemical Society, National Book Critics Circuit, Kentucky Academy of Sciences, New York Academy of Sciences, Ohio Academy of Sciences, International Society for Twin Studies, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Alpha Theta, Omicron Delta Kappa, Iota Sigma Pi.
Married Allen Eric Tracht, September 14, 1986. Children: Michael Edward, Diane Sarah, Daniel Carothers.