Computing Alumna Turns Grandfather’s Legacy into Georgia’s Clean Energy Future

Olivia Amyette spent countless Saturdays in “epic video game battles” with her dad and sister, which sparked her fascination with understanding how video games were made. 

This fascination pulled her toward computer science (CS) at Georgia Tech where she imagined her future would be in video game development. 

But, as job offers from major gaming studios began rolling in a few years later, Amyette found herself choosing a different path. 

“I graduated in…