Yoram Chisik is a digital media researcher, information technology catalyst and thinker of errant thoughts. His research explores the nature and meaning of technological interactions in the digital age. His most recent project Alph investigated the concept of sociable literacy through the development of a web based reading environment in which young readers can interact with one another through the pages of a digitally rendered book. Prior to engaging in an academic career he worked as a Geographical Information Science (GIS) consultant advising government agencies and corporations on the potential and application of GIS technology and developing GIS based software solutions. He holds a doctorate in communication design from the University of Baltimore, a Master of Science in GIS from the University of Edinburgh and an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Geography from York University.