Dr. Temple Grandin: Great Minds Are Not All the Same
Join Dr. Temple Grandin as she shares her insights and research on autism and animal science. She will explore the diverse ways of thinking, address the stigmas surrounding autism, and offer strategies for educators and peers to support students with autism. This event is free to participants thanks to event sponsors.
When & Where
Tuesday, February 18
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Sentry Theater
1800 North Point Drive
Stevens Point, WI
Registration
Advanced registration is recommended to secure your spot. On-site registration will be available if space allows.
About Dr. Temple Grandin
Dr. Temple Grandin is a prominent author and speaker on both autism and animal behavior. She is currently a professor of animal science at Colorado State University and has a successful career consulting on both livestock handling equipment design and animal welfare. Dr. Grandin has been featured on National Public Radio (NPR) and a BBC Special, “The Woman Who Thinks Like a Cow.” She has also appeared on national TV shows such as Larry King Live, 20/20, Sixty Minutes, Fox and Friends, and she has a 2010 TED talk. Articles about Dr. Grandin have appeared in Time Magazine, New York Times, Discover Magazine, Forbes, and USA Today. She was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2016.
Want to learn more about Dr. Grandin? Join us for FREE film screening of the Temple Grandin movie.
Temple Grandin is an inspiring Emmy Award winning film about Dr. Grandin’s life. The movie showcases Dr. Grandin’s journey, including the challenges she faced and her innovative contributions to the field of animal science. Registration is not required.
Tuesday, February 11
Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Multiple Locations:
Wisconsin Rapids Campus • Auditorium
Stevens Point Downtown Campus • LEAD Center
Marshfield Campus • Room 126
Questions?
Contact Continuing Education or call 715.422.5364.
If you have a disability and need accommodations to take part in this activity, please let us know. Contact the event coordinator as soon as possible, ideally 14 days in advance.
