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Old Oxleyan Tully Mahr secures NASA Internship

We have received the wonderful news that Old Oxleyan Tully Mahr (class of 2019) was one of five Australians selected for an internship with NASA, where she spent three months researching life’s origins and planet habitability.

Tully said, “My internship at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory was truly a life-changing experience. Embarking on a three-month journey to the United States felt daunting, particularly growing up in a small town in the Southern Highlands, but the JPL community warmly welcomed me, going out of their way to foster inclusivity and guide me to seize every opportunity.

This experience has been a profound lesson in exploring new and exhilarating educational and career pathways. It has underscored the vital message that we should never underestimate our potential based on our origins. My time at JPL has shown me the boundless horizons available when one believes in their dreams.”

Tully’s achievement has received widespread press coverage.