Find out how one student's far-fetched dream landed her an internship at JPL. Astronomy intern Alyx Stevens shares what it's like to work at the leading center for robotic exploration of the solar system.

TAGS: Women in STEM, Astronomy, Student Stories, University of Texas Austin, Internships & Fellowships, Women in STEM

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