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George Mason University

Climate Science Masters Fellowship

Climate Science Masters Fellowship

The Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic, & Earth Sciences (AOES) at George Mason University invites applications for the new Climate Science Masters Fellowship. The two-year Fellowship awards of $10,000 per year are available to students pursuing a Masters in Climate Science.
 
Applicants may be in-state, out-of-state, or international students. Applicants to the Climate Science Masters are automatically evaluated for the fellowship. A committee of AOES faculty will select the recipient based on academic merit.

Climate Science at George Mason University

Earth’s climate is rapidly changing, creating a growing demand for climate experts with advanced technical knowledge who can work with increasingly sophisticated Earth System models and increasingly complex data streams. George Mason University’s innovative MS program in Climate Science is the first of its kind in the United States. Students may choose between two concentrations:

· The Climate Modeling Concentration will prepare climate, weather, and Earth-system modelers to work at U.S. modeling centers in government labs and academia. Graduates will work as scientists performing operational forecasting, projections and research using state-of-the-art climate models.

· The Climate Data Concentration is aimed at students interested in working for companies, government agencies and non-governmental organizations that need to interpret and understand climate variability and change. Graduates will be able to apply expert analysis and interpretation to climate data to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.

Climate Science MS Fellowship Recipients

Reilly Stiles - Climate Science MS Fellowship Recipient

Reilly Stiles was born in Silver Spring, Maryland, and grew up in just north of Richmond, VA. He originally attended George Mason University to earn his Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Sciences. After spending a year working in local government, he returned to GMU in the Climate Science Master's Program. Initially under the Climate Science Master's Fellowship, he soon joined the Virginia Climate Center (VCC) as a Graduate Research Assistant. During his time with VCC, he contributed to projects specializing in renewable energy solutions and floodplain management. Additionally, he conducted independent research on recent precipitation and flooding trends in the James River Watershed. In May 2024, he graduated with his Master of Science, and currently is continuing his work through the fields of environmental management and consulting.

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