Hi! My name is Leona Alonso, and I am a second year Civil Engineering student at the University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering. Currently, I am interested in seismic engineering, materials science, and structural integrity, and I am driven to contribute to innovative solutions in infrastructure development. Beyond engineering, I am also fascinated in the realm of intellectual property and patent law, and would love to discover an intersection between the two fields as I expand my knowledge and skills to make connections between both spheres.In my free time, you can find me crocheting, going for a run, or competing with the university's Filipino Student Association cultural performance team.