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Reilly Stiles

Reilly Stiles

 

Reilly Stiles - Climate Science MS Fellowship Recipient

What brought him to Mason?

Growing up 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.

What projects did he work on in the Climate MS? 

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.

Figure from Stiles, 2024: Multi-decadal trends of precipitation and flooding in the James River watershed.
Figure from Stiles, 2024: Multi-decadal trends of precipitation and flooding in the James River watershed.

What is he doing after completing his MS?

Reilly is currently continuing his work through the fields of environmental management and consulting.

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