Laura Dozal

Laura W. Dozal is a PhD candidate at the University of Arizona’s College of Information Science. Using methods including network analysis, visual interpretation and computer vision, Laura’s work focuses on gender equality movements in Mexico, community perception and information behavior. Laura analyzes online visual and textual narrative representations of the anti-feminicide movement in Mexico using narrative structure, network science, visual analysis and a combination of computer vision/natural language processing applications. As a Jetstream2 fellow, Laura sees her work contributing to the computational social sciences community as well as providing additional tools for social movement practitioners. With a background in nonprofits, Laura understands the importance of providing accessible and approachable technology to people working for change.