Background
Hotz, Robert Lee was born on March 7, 1950 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Robert B. and Joan (Willison) Hotz.
Hotz, Robert Lee was born on March 7, 1950 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Robert B. and Joan (Willison) Hotz.
Bachelor magna cum laude, Tufts University, 1973. Master of Arts, Tufts University, 1973.
Technology editor Intermetrics, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1973-1976. Reporter The News-Virginian, Waynesboro, 1976-1979, The Pittsburgh Press, 1979-1984. Science writer The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 1984-1990, projects editor, 1991-1993, science editor, 1993.
Science writer The Los Angeles Times, 1993—2007. Science columnist Wall St. Journal, New York City, since 2007. Participant National Science Foundation Antarctica Expeditions, 1987, 95, 01.
Member National Association Science Writers (board directors), Society Professional Journalists (Ray Sprigle Memorial award 1982, 84, National Magazine Writing award 2000, Non-Deadline Reporting award 2004), Sigma Xi (honorary), National Press Club.
Married Jennifer Hall Arlen, May 21, 1988. Children: Michael Arlen, Robert Arlen.