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In the jump seat for a career in operations research

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Defence scientist Cara Faulkner. Cara worked on operations research for the RAAF relating to the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
Main image: Defence scientist Cara Faulkner. Cara worked on operations research for the RAAF relating to the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.

Could her Masters degree in theoretical physics be put to good use in Defence? That's what Cara Faulkner wondered as she applied for a position in the 2022 Defence Graduate Program intake, culminating in her receiving the Gus Schaefer Award.