Dr. Michelle Ferrier presented on making the invisible visible in hypertextual spaces. She discussed her research on digital story quilts and using tactics like fragmentation, condensation and juxtaposition to communicate community knowledge online. She also discussed her media deserts project that maps areas lacking access to news and information using GIS tools. Additionally, she presented on her work with TrollBusters, which uses technologies like natural language processing and online community support to counter cyber harassment targeting women journalists.
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