Meet Alex, a meticulous and ambitious individual who thrived during their undergraduate studies at the University of Waterloo. An engineering student with a knack for research, Alex always had a penchant for brevity and clarity, which is why they turned their one-page PhD proposal into a standout submission. Now pursuing a PhD at McMaster University, Alex often reflects fondly on their co-op experiences, which shaped their analytical mindset, while they embrace the new challenges of academia.