Ep 39: Bridging Science Industry and Policy at Eldia (UofA)
From ORE-ATORY: Elevating Mining Minds by Lindsey Schultz
March 19, 2026 · 51 min · Season 2 · Episode 39
About this episode
This episode features Hossein Yousefi discussing the intersection of science, industry, and policy in hydrology and water resources.
👤 Hossein Yousefi, Ph.D. Student in Hydrology and Water Resources at the University of Arizona 🎙️Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting From water scarcity in Iran to leading a flagship symposium in Arizona, Hossein Yousefi shows how purpose, leadership, and science can shape real-world impact. This episode spotlights Academia in Action, where research meets industry and policy. PhD candidate Hossein Yousefi shares his values driven pivot into hydrology, his leadership journey, and how Eldia at the University of Arizona is bridging science, industry, and policy. Hear how keynote voices like Ken Graham of the National Weather Service and Gray Nuring of Google's Flood Forecasting team elevate the program, why a new internship and job fair with 12 companies matters for students and employers, and how accessible, virtual friendly programming scales impact. Expect practical insights on turning research into tools, building community, and crafting careers with purpose. Eldia runs March 24 for sessions and awards, March 25 for the internship and job fair, open to multiple departments and virtual attendees. Our Promise: We aim to engage with the most creative minds in mining—from…
People in this episode
Host: Lindsey Schultz
Guest: Hossein Yousefi
Topics covered
- hydrology
- water resources
- science and policy
- leadership
- internship opportunities
- community building
Keywords
- hydrology
- water resources
- leadership
- internship
- community
- research
- policy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Arizona, MRC Recruiting, National Weather Service, Google
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