For junior mechanical engineering major Genevieve Larkin, the pursuit of academic excellence and athletic achievement go hand in hand. As a first-generation college student from Oceanside, California, Genevieve has always been drawn to both science and the water—a passion that has shaped her journey at San José State University. Being in the women’s water polo team, she has embraced the challenge of balancing rigorous coursework with a demanding training schedule. Genevieve’s interest in engineering began in middle school when she joined Better Education for Women in Science and Engineering and later participated in STEM clubs. Encouraged by a supportive family, she pursued her love for science and problem-solving, ultimately choosing mechanical engineering as her field of study. Her love for water polo started at the age of 10 when her mother signed her up for the sport after she learned how to swim. Over the years, her passion for the game deepened, thanks to the incredible and mea...