professors corner (3/10)

In partnership with

Feeling Off Lately? Try One Week of Therapy, Free

Life can be overwhelming, but getting support shouldn’t be. This May for Mental Health Awareness Month, BetterHelp is offering one week of therapy completely free, so you can experience what real support feels like—no cost, no pressure.

You’ll be matched with a licensed therapist in as little as 24 hours, and connect on your schedule—by phone, video, or chat. With 35,000+ professionals, there’s someone for you. 94% of BetterHelp users report feeling better after starting therapy, and now you can try it yourself, risk-free.

Start Your Free Week

Professor Spotlight: Zeynep Tufekci

Department: Sociology and Information Science
Brief Introduction: Zeynep Tufekci is a sociologist and technology expert known for her research on the social impacts of digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and misinformation.
Notable Achievements:

• Author of Twitter and Tear Gas, which explores how social media influences political movements.

• Leading voice on how AI and big tech affect democracy, privacy, and public health.
  Current Projects:

• Studying the role of algorithms in shaping public opinion and political polarization.

• Analyzing how digital misinformation spreads and how societies can combat it.
  Fun Facts:

• She started her career as a computer programmer before moving into sociology.
  Courses Taught:

• Technology, Power, and Society

• The Politics of Misinformation in the Digital Age