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Saera Khan is a Professor of Psychology at the University of San Francisco, where she directs the Social Cognition and Judgment Lab and teaches courses in Social Psychology, Advanced Research Methods, and Psychology Practicum. She serves as Co-Chair of the Psychology Department and Co-Director of the Center for Research, Artistic, and Scholarly Excellence.
- PhD in Social Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis
- MA in Social Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis
- BA in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago
Her research focuses on social cognitive processes underlying stereotype reliance and its consequences for stigmatized groups, as well as cultural influences on moral judgment formation. She has developed innovative pedagogical tools like the Jamovi Tutorial Project and investigated workplace ethics dynamics.
Recent publications span topics including stereotype reduction interventions, employee silence about wrongdoing, and identity-based moral reasoning, often intersecting with interdisciplinary perspectives on social justice and inclusive teaching practices.
- 2023 Ignatian Pedagogy and Inclusive Teaching Mentor Award
- 2022 CARD Poster Award for Social Activist Identity Research
- 2021 Non-Violence Interfaith Initiative Award
- 2021 OER Open Education Resource Grant
- 2020 Jesuit Grant Foundation Award for Identity Research
Professor Khan mentors students through her Social Cognition Lab and has received multiple institutional grants supporting her research on social activist identity consequences and stereotype reduction. She actively contributes to academic governance as a member of the USF Mission Council and Athletic Oversight Board.
