Benjamin Chen

Hometown: St. Paul, MN

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Position: Ski Dock Head

Three things I love to do: Skiing, Surfing, Woodworking

I could talk all day about: Music! Travel! Bikes! Minnesota! License plate manufacturing! Food and cooking!

I would love to connect with guests about: Mechanical and/or Environmental Engineering, Material Science, Maritime Expeditions

Biosketch: If you ask Ben what he loves, he will tell ya, “Mannnn… I love waterskiing.” You tell me, “is this not the man to lead Ski Dock?” Good thing you said yes, because Ben is stoked to return as a junior on Dock as this year’s Ski Dock head. Raised on the lakes of Minnesota, Ben Chen learned how to waterski on the back of his grandpa’s fishing boat. He is now so excited to spread that same love and joy on Ski Dock with guests, Staphers, and anybody curious! When he isn’t hitting a toe hold or trying to impress guests with his epic shredding, you can find him machining in the PRL (ask him about his shovel), skiing or backpacking in the great outdoors, or listening to music. Ben is so excited to meet you and talk all things waterskiing, music, and Mechanical Engineering.

If you have a cool job that would be conducive to his Mechanical Engineering skills, come talk to him!