Russell Cross, Jeff Savell, Temple Grandin, Gary Smith, Kevin Pond, and Dan Hale
Dr. Temple Grandin, professor of animal science at Colorado State University and internationally recognized authority on animal handling and autism, received an honorary degree from Texas A&M University on Friday, August 15, 2014. Dr. Grandin’s contribution to our understanding of animal and human behavior has set new standards for helping people in these diverse areas solve problems.
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- Temple Grandin at convocation
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- Dr. Grandin receiving honorary degree
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- Jeff Savell and Temple Grandin
Dr. Grandin has been on campus in the past for the Beef Cattle Shortcourse, the Rosenthal Lecture Series, and for talks on autism. She has collaborated with faculty and students in various programs and projects in the Department of Animal Science for decades, and plans are in place to have her come back to campus in 2015 for lectures and visits with students.
Dr. Grandin visiting undergraduate advisors
During her recent visit, Dr. Grandin visited with students, presented a talk for the Department of Animal Science on current thoughts on animal behavior, and was the Convocation speaker for the August graduates.
Dr. Temple Grandin and students
Thanks to all of the people who helped with Dr. Grandin’s visit, especially Helen Kline who provided great leadership in helping coordinate many of the logistics of her trip.
Temple Grandin and Helen Kline