Mike Dickison is a true polymath. He has a PhD in the evolution of flightless birds from Duke University, and has been a graphic designer, writing teacher, and curator at Te Papa. He also wrote, designed and illustrated Kiwi Ukulele: The New Zealand Ukulele Companion (AUT Media, 2008). Based at the Learning Skills Centre of the University of Canterbury, he is interested in ways technology can help students learn, with tools like blogs, online collaboration, and social networking.

See also: www.giantflightlessbirds.com