Don Saucier

Don Saucier is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Kansas State University (K-State), holding the title of University Distinguished Teaching Scholar. His research focuses on antisocial and prosocial behavior, exploring individual differences and situational factors influencing prejudice, aggression, prosocial decisions, and helping behavior. He actively supervises graduate and undergraduate students in his lab, fostering their independence through collaborative research.

Dr. Saucier’s research has been presented at conferences such as the Midwestern Psychological Association and the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. Undergraduates in his lab often co-author manuscripts and present findings. He is committed to mentoring students through all research phases, from design to publication.

• Awards: University Distinguished Teaching Scholar
• Lab Opportunities: Open to qualified undergraduates and graduate students; contact via email for openings in the Social-Personality program.

His work bridges social and personality psychology, emphasizing real-world implications of intergroup relations and moral judgments. Current projects examine political orientation’s role in prejudice suppression and the impact of rape myths on victim perceptions.