Local Online Community Moderation: A Research-Based Guide for Digital Community Leaders
This zine translates findings from NSF-funded research on volunteer moderators in local online communities. Created for community organizers, group administrators, and digital community leaders, the guide covers practical strategies for moderating place-based online groups, managing common challenges like scams and conflicts, and building thriving local information ecosystems. Artwork by Margalo Guo; layout and design by Ava Francesca Battocchio.
Research & Funding: This public scholarship work is supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Nos. IIS-2207834, IIS-2207835, and IIS-2207836, conducted in collaboration with researchers at Penn State, Arizona State, Colorado State, Michigan State, and Northwestern universities.
From Here to There: The History and Future of Chicago's Transportation
Panel discussion on Chicago's transportation history and future development for the Chicago Council on Science and Technology.
Trolleys and Trouble: Chicago's Traction Wars
Public history lecture on Chicago's contentious streetcar franchise battles and early public transit development.
Advertise Judiciously: A History of Advertising in Chicago
Public history lecture exploring the development of advertising industry and practices in Chicago.