Abbey Semivan
Graduate Student, Social and Personality Psychology
Faculty Advisor: Tyler Jimenez

Pronouns:
She, Her, Hers
Research Interests:
- Understanding the role of bias in healthcare settings
- Stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination
- Attitudes and behaviors of intergroup relations
- Effects of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Selected Publications:
- Davidson, R., Semivan, A., Stone, J., Lazaerwicz, A. (in press). Evidence of implicit bias toward people experiencing homelessness among emergency medical services providers. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved.
Master's Thesis:
- Investigating Backlash Effects Against Native Americans Following the Use of Land Acknowledgment Statements (2025)
Courses Taught:
- PSY 352 - Personality (2024)
TA for:
- PSY 352 - Personality (2025)
- PSY 360 - Social Psychology (2024)
- PSY 383 - Health Psychology (2024)
- PSY 596T - Teaching of Psychology (2025)
Grader for:
- PSY 456 - Death & Loss (2024)
*Year listed indicates when this individual last worked in the specified course.
Updated: 09/29/25
Degrees
- B.A. Psychology, Fort Lewis College
- M.A. Psychology