Katherine Lacasse

Dr. Katherine Lacasse is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Rhode Island College. Her research focuses on climate change perception, pro-environmental behavior, gender norms in health decisions, and stigma analysis. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Social Psychology from Clark University, and a B.A. in Psychology from Providence College.

• Education
  • Ph.D., Social Psychology, Clark University
  • M.A., Social Psychology, Clark University
  • B.A., Psychology, Providence College

Her work bridges social psychology with climate science, examining how behavioral models interact with environmental systems. Recent publications explore stigma trajectories in substance use recovery, gender norms in pandemic behavior, and labeling effects on environmental action.

Teaching areas include social psychology, research methods, statistics, and the science of happiness. Contact: klacasse@ric.edu