They tell about their early life, development of interest in science, mentors, research work, and other aspects of their careers. Interviews are conducted by volunteers. Transcripts of several interviews are now available on the internet and provide a source of biographical information highly valued by schools. A list is given in attachment 4.3a . The site was established in 1995 and is updated regularly so that visitors always have access to the latest information, such as media releases and statements, the Newsletter , and topical material such as the Academy's position statement on human cloning and the National Science and Industry Forum's report on gene technology and food.
Visitors can register to receive email when new information is added to the site.
A total of 78 megabytes of information in more than 2500 files is now available online. In addition an emailed President's note is sent to Fellows and National Committee members about once a month, and a printed Newsletter is mailed to a list of about 2000 every four months. An eye-catching poster highlighting the Nobel prize winning work of Peter Doherty and Rolf Zinkernagel was produced by the Academy and launched by Peter Doherty in April 1997. The poster was distributed in bulk to State, Catholic and Independent education authorities, science teachers associations in each State, scientific societies, government departments and other organisations. Each year we arrange a major Symposium associated with the Annual General Meeting.