Meet Alex Chen, a second-year political science student at the University of Waterloo passionate about international relations and government funding policies. Growing up in a family of academics, Alex developed an early interest in how funding shapes educational institutions and research initiatives. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for analyzing complex funding structures, they often engage in discussions about the implications of external funding on university operations, particularly scrutinizing affiliations with foreign entities like the CCP. Alex aims to pursue a career in public policy, hoping to ensure transparency and integrity in government dealings.