Temple Grandin

Date of Birth: August 29, 1947

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Temple Grandin is an American professor of animal science at Colorado State University, a leading autism spokesperson, and a consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior. Born on August 29, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts, she was diagnosed with autism at the age of two, a condition that was little understood at the time. Defying early expectations, Grandin pursued an education and became a prominent advocate for both autism awareness and humane livestock handling. Grandin earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Franklin Pierce College, her master’s degree in animal science from Arizona State University, and her Ph.D. in animal science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her innovative designs for livestock handling facilities have been widely adopted, and she has published numerous books and scholarly articles on animal behavior and autism. Grandin’s life and work were brought to the public’s attention through the HBO biopic “Temple Grandin,” which aired in 2010 and won several Emmy Awards. She is also a prolific writer and speaker, sharing her experiences and insights with diverse audiences around the world.

5 Interesting Facts about Temple Grandin

1. Temple Grandin was named one of the “100 most influential people in the world” by Time magazine in 2010.

2. She has authored several books, including “Thinking in Pictures” and “The Autistic Brain.”

3. Grandin is a prominent advocate for the humane treatment of animals and has designed more than half of all cattle handling facilities in the United States.

4. She is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, where she has taught since 1990.

5. Grandin was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 2017.