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The SEAOC College of Fellows is pleased to announce the selection of Alejandra Bravo as the 2023 SEAOC College of Fellows Scholar. Alejandra will be pursuing a master’s degree in Architectural Engineering at Cal Poly beginning this Fall, and working with Dr. Behrouzi on research. The scholarship committee was very impressed with her many accomplishments, the enthusiasm that came through in her reference letters, her strong interest in pursuing a career in structural engineering, and her plans to make a difference in the profession.
Alejandra earned her undergraduate degree in Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly SLO and has since worked in engineering practice as a Designer at FTF Engineering. At FTF she has been fortunate to design for a variety of project types (multi-story building, seismic retrofit, tenant improvement) in several sectors (multi-family residential, education, military). Beyond the office Alejandra has found great value in her active engagement with SEAOSC. She is a member of the inaugural Pathways Cohort, a second-year mentee in the WiSE Mentorship Program, and a participant in several committees (D&I, DES, WiSE, Convention).
Alejandra sees structural engineering as a profession that demands lifelong learning, and says she wants to pursue an advanced degree to gain a deeper understanding of the science. Her interests include assessment of post-earthquake building damage, sustainability, and seismic rehabilitation. She is looking forward to electives like Seismic Rehabilitation and Structural Fire Protection in addition to the core curriculum. Alejandra will also be doing research with Dr. Anahid Behrouzi, investigating how data visualization, geospatial information systems, and computer science can be leveraged in structural engineering research and applications.
“I am honored to be selected as the SEAOC College of Fellows Scholar for 2023 and grateful for their support,” she said.
The SEAOC College of Fellows Scholarship is awarded to a SEAOC member who holds an undergraduate degree in civil, structural, or architectural engineering and has chosen to return to school for a graduate degree in engineering, after having spent a year or more in practice. The objective of the $5,000 scholarship is to raise the level of structural engineering by promoting the educational development of California structural engineers through advanced degrees. Funding for the scholarship is provided by SEAOC College of Fellows member donations to the SEAOC Foundation.
Thank you to the College of Fellows Scholarship Committee: John Coil, David Cocke, Jon Heintz, Simin Naaseh, Mehran Pourzanjani, Kelly Cobeen, and Executive Director Don Schinske. Thank you to Veronica Timpane for her participation in judging of applications.
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