Background
Spain,, James Dorris was born on February 3, 1929 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of James Dorris and Frances (Pitkin) Spain.
Spain,, James Dorris was born on February 3, 1929 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of James Dorris and Frances (Pitkin) Spain.
Student, Tulane University, 1948. Bachelor of Science, Michigan Technological University, 1951. Master of Science, Medical College Virginia, 1953.
Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford, 1956.
Research fellow biochemistry University Texas-M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute, 1955-1956. Associate professor department chemistry Michigan Technological University, Houghton, 1956-1962, head department biological science, 1962-1968, professor biochemistry, 1962-1984, professor emeritus, since 1985. Director Center for Instructional Computing, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, 1984-1985.
Visiting professor Clemson University, South Carolina, 1985-1994. President Electronic Homework Systems, Inc., since 1994. Consultant Computer Applications in Biology and Chemistry.
Director SUMIT Courseware Development Project, 1979-1982.
Chairman advisory council St. Josephs Hospital School Nursing, 1967. Trustee, president Portage Township School Board, 1968-1976. Trustee Copper Country Intermediate School District, 1975-1978.
Member American Chemical Society (past section vice president, chairman), Rotary, Sigma Xi, Phi Lambda Upsilon. Clubs: Miscowaubik (governor 1971-1974, 79-82), Boscobel Country.
Married Patricia Mann, October 3, 1952. Children: James Williamson, Caryn Ann, Mary Alisa.