Introduction

Welcome to the Interviews with Australian scientists project. On this site you will find interviews with some of Australia's leading scientists and discover how they change the world we live in. The Academy established the Interviews with Australian scientists program in 1993 to record interviews with outstanding Australian scientists.The scientists talk about their early life, development of interest in science, mentors, research work, and other aspects of their careers. Transcripts of the interviews and accompanying teachers notes are available online. Copies of the DVDs may be purchased from the Academy for $15 each including GST, postage and handling.

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Interview with Professor Ron Brown posted
	Professor Ron Brown has worked in many areas of chemistry including spectroscopy, theoretical chemistry, astronomy, molecules and life in space. This diversity of interests began as a young boy when he borrowed a book about astronomy from his school library. Professor Brown went on to have a wonderfully rich and diverse career, receiving many accolades and holding the position of foundation professor of chemistry at Monash University from 1959 until his retirement in 1992. [interview transcript]
Interview with Professor Bruce Holloway posted
	As a young boy Professor Bruce Holloway enjoyed performing biological experiments even before he knew this was what he was doing. His inquisitive nature led him into a long and distinguished career as a geneticist. Chief among many positions he has held, Professor Holloway was appointed foundation professor and department head of genetics at Monash University in 1968. He served the university in these dual roles for 25 years. [interview transcript]
Interview with Professor John Swan posted
	Professor John Swan has had a wonderfully diverse career in chemistry from researching wool protein to contributing to the synthesis of the peptide hormone, oxytocin. Professor Swan spent nearly twenty years at Monash University where he served as professor of organic chemistry, pro vice-chancellor of the university and dean of the Faculty of Science. Professor Swan has also served for many years as a champion for the preservation of marine environments around Victoria. [interview transcript]
Interview with Professor Ray Martin posted
	Professor Ray Martin had a strong family background in science and his interest in it was innate from an early age. He decided that one physicist in the family was enough and so started on a long and prosperous path of a career as an inorganic chemist. During his career in chemistry he has been a foundation professor of inorganic chemistry at the Australian National University and vice-chancellor of Monash University. [interview transcript]
Interviews coming soon... Mr Roy Woodall – Earth sciences Professor Paul Korner – cardiovascular physiologist Dr Robin Warren – clinical pathologist Professor Bruce Fraser – biochemist and biophysist