Biography
Michaela LaPatin is pursuing a doctoral degree in civil engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. She graduated from Bucknell University with bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering and management. She then worked in construction management for five years, gaining valuable experience and earning her professional engineering license. LaPatin currently researches sociotechnical systems, studying the impact of the built environment on communities. She is passionate about the intersection of research and policy that center on equity and justice.