Cindi L. Brown
Chemist
3160 Coweeta Lab Road
Otto, NC 28763
Phone: 828-524-2128 x105Otto, NC 28763
Fax: 828-369-6768
cindi.l.brown@usda.gov
Current Research
I am the Analytical Lab Manager/Chemist at Coweeta Hydrological Laboratory, an experimental forest research facility of the Forest Service. I have worked in Coweeta's analytical lab for over 20 years. My previous experience was with private industry where I was the lab supervisor for quality control.
Research Interests
My primary focus is quality control/ quality assurance with expertise in analytical chemistry and instrumentation.
Education
- M.S. in Chemistry, 1992
- Western Carolina University
- B.S. in Chemistry, 1979
- Northern Kentucky University
Professional Experience
- Chemist/Lab Manager, USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station, Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratoy
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2008—Current
- Chemist, USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station, Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratoy
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1992—2008
- Laboratory Supervisor, Lykes Pasco
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1983—1985
- Laboratory Supervisor, DuBois Chemicals
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1981—1982
- Laboratory Supervisor, Frye Copysystems
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1979—1982
Featured Publications and Products
- Yanai, Ruth D.; Tokuchi, Naoko; Campbell, John L.; Green, Mark B.; Matsuzaki, Eiji; Laseter, Stephanie N.; Brown, Cindi L.; Bailey, Amey S.; Lyons, Pilar; Levine, Carrie R.; Buso, Donald C.; Likens, Gene E.; Knoepp, Jennifer D.; Fukushima, Keitaro. 2015. Sources of uncertainty in estimating stream solute export from headwater catchments at three sites.
Publications
- Brown, Cindi L.; Miniat, Chelcy F.; Knoepp, Jennifer D. 2021. Investigating the effect of lab bias on long-term stream chemistry data.
- Miniat, Chelcy Ford; Zietlow, David R.; Brantley, Steven T.; Brown, Cindi L.; Mayfield III, Albert E.; Jetton, Robert M.; Rhea, James R.; Arnold, Paul . 2020. Physiological responses of eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) to light, adelgid infestation, and biological control: Implications for hemlock restoration.
- Lapham, Marika ; Miniat, Chelcy Ford; Mayfield, Albert E.III; Jetton, Robert M.; Brantley, Steven T.; Zietlow David R., ; Brown, Cindi ; Rhea, James R. 2018. Shade and hemlock woolly adelgid infestation increase eastern hemlock foliar nutrient concentration.
- Brantley, Steven T.; Mayfield, Albert (Bud); Jetton, Robert M.; Miniat, Chelcy F.; Zietlow, David R.; Brown, Cindi L.; Rhea, Rusty. 2017. Elevated light levels reduce hemlock woolly adelgid infestation and improve carbon balance of infested eastern hemlock seedlings.
Research Highlights
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