Meet Alex, a 20-year-old second-year Engineering student at the University of Waterloo. Growing up in a small town, Alex always had a passion for technology but often found himself in spaces where he was one of the few boys interested in coding. As a member of several STEM outreach programs, he’s been keenly observing the gender dynamics within his classes. While he admires the prowess of women in fields like chemistry and biology, he can’t help but feel puzzled by the underrepresentation of women in computer science, sparking discussions in online forums. Alex hopes to use his voice to understand these trends better and promote inclusivity in tech.