Meet Alex Chen, a third-year engineering student at the University of Waterloo with a passion for robotics and artificial intelligence. Growing up in a tech-savvy family, Alex built their first robot at age ten and has been obsessed with innovation ever since. They’re an active member of several campus clubs and love sharing insights on co-op placements and academic experiences with fellow students online. In their free time, Alex enjoys hiking in the nearby provincial parks and experimenting with coding challenges.