Meet Alex Tran, a third-year Environmental Science student at the University of Waterloo who dreams of merging sustainability with technology. Originally from a small town, Alex has always been passionate about preserving the environment but is now curious about how tech can enhance conservation efforts. With a background in volunteer work at local nonprofits and a new interest in coding, Alex often finds themselves pondering the competitiveness of the tech industry while seeking guidance from peers and mentors on how to make that transition smoothly.