Cindy Veen, 41, data manager for the Hubbard Brook, passed away on January 25, 1996 following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Cindy joined the Northeastern Forest Experiment Station, USDA Forest Service in 1988 as the data manager for both the Forest Service Research Work Unit and the Hubbard Brook.
In addition to being highly effective at persuading investigators within the HB-LTER to submit data to The Source of the Brook (Hubbard Brook’s LTER data management system). Cindy was instrumental in establishing the sample archive system, which includes over 22,000 samples of soil, water, and plant tissue -- all barcoded and recorded in a database. She was also very active in the LTER Data Management Commíttee and developed friendships with many of her colleagues.
Cindy received degrees from Central Michigan University (BS), Portland State University (MS) and Oregon State University (MS). Prior to joining the Forest Service, she worked as a geophysicist for Mobil. She loved the outdoors, taking every opportunity to hike, bike, kayak, ski and garden. Her sincere concern for both the environment and people was demonstrated by the way she lived her life (a personal goal of zero garbage) and the organizations she supported (Habitat for Humanity). Cindy’s cheerfulness, positive attitude, and zest for life are missed by her many friends and colleagues.