Benjamin Wagner

Benjamin Wagner is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC), where he has been a faculty member since 2013. His research focuses on the science of persuasion, examining how attitudes and emotions influence behavior change in critical areas like health promotion and environmental advocacy.

• Educational background: Ph.D. in Psychology from Ohio State University
• Teaching areas: Consumer Psychology, Health Psychology, Psychological Statistics
• Community roles: Advisor to Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Title IX Deputy for Faculty

Ben’s work bridges theoretical social psychology with real-world applications, particularly in combating lifestyle diseases and addressing climate change. He emphasizes mentorship, having guided student researchers like Melissa Etter and Courtney Gray Gerver ’17 (now pursuing neuroscience at Penn State).

Scientific contributions include publications in journals such as the European Journal of Social Psychology and Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. Awards highlight his teaching excellence, while his community involvement spans domestic violence support programs and prison education initiatives.