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On topics non-biometric: The people, places and events that enriched my life

David M. Hyink, Ph.D. (retired)

Timberlands & Raw Materials R & D

Weyerhaeuser Company

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Skip the technical issues as much as possible! Why me? What was fun? What are you glad you did? What are you sorry you missed? What were the useful ideas of the last 40 years (ones that

made a difference)? What are the characteristics of the top people? What is your favorite memory of Grosenbaugh, Furnival, etc. What would a young biometrician do well to adopt as a way

of thinking/acting? Questions / Comments

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Why me?

Grosenbaugh, Furnival, Avery, Husch, Beers, Stage First from private sector Weyerhaeuser – 27 years

• 2 years

• Myths

• Not for everyone – proprietary work driven by demand

• Leader in a strong industry – Implement rapidly & uniquely

• Seek & speak the truth using the best science possible

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What was fun? Darn near everything!

Bad jokes

Colorful characters

Academic and professional mentors

Professional colleagues

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What are you glad you did? Met and married Stephanie Jeffords; produced

Jonathan Listened to and acted on good advice Succumbed to Peter Farnum’s “relentless pursuit”

and joined Weyerhaeuser Company Helped start the Stand Management Coop Developed and followed a plan to be financially

independent at age 55 Devoted a minimum of 5% of my personal resources

(time, $) to volunteerism

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What are you sorry you missed? More time with interesting people –

especially international colleagues

Working with a more diverse team

The joint meeting of the Western Mensurationists and the Western Geneticists

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What were some of the useful ideas of the last 40 years(ones that made a difference)?

Computers Statistical / numerical packages Permanent plots Growth architectures Parameter recovery Self-referencing curves Integrated fitting Sector Sampling Jedi Warrior Validation

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What are the characteristics of the top people?

See the “Big Picture” Mentors Life-long learners

• http://www.wikihow.com/Calculate-Pi-by-Throwing-Frozen-Hot-Dogs

Seize opportunities Confident Serve others Multiple interests

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What is your favorite memory of Grosenbaugh, Furnival, etc.

Grosenbaugh Furnival Stage Moser & Beers Bell Characters: Hegyi, Chambers, Iles, Berglund,

Cleveland, Thrower, Fenn, Newton Charley Peterson

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Wavy-haired teenage heartthrob – Charley Peterson

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What would a young biometrician do well to adopt as a way of thinking/acting?

Seek, listen to, and follow good advice Make and follow a sound financial plan Carry adequate insurance – a responsibility Take advantage of development opportunities Give at least 5% of your personal resources to

causes you believe in Stay true to the scientific method; follow data Do a good turn daily

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Questions / Comments

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Joint Western / Midwest Mensurationists – 2009?