Dr. Temple Grandin presents THE OUTDOOR SCIENTIST
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Tune in to join New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned scientist Dr. Temple Grandin for a presentation and discussion of her new book, The Outdoor Scientist: The Wonder of Observing the Natural World. In the book, Dr. Grandin introduces young readers to leading scientists of the day, shares insights from her life, and includes 40 interactive outdoor projects to give readers a deeper understanding of the world around them.
When you register, you'll be able to pre-order your own copy of this amazing book!
Temple Grandin is one of the world's most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. She has a Ph.D. in animal science from the University of Illinois and is a professor at Colorado State University. She is the author of twelve books on autism and animal behavior, including the national bestsellers Calling All Minds, Thinking in Pictures, and Animals in Translation. Dr. Grandin was inducted in the National Women's Hall of Fame and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and in 2018 she was made a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. She lectures to parents and teachers throughout the U.S. on her experiences with autism, and her work has been covered in the New York Times, People, National Public Radio, and 20/20. Most recently she was named one of TIME magazine's 100 most influential people of the year. The HBO movie based on her life, starring Claire Danes, received seven Emmy Awards.
Monday, Mar 22
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Price: Free with adv registration
Capacity: unlimited
COVID-19 Safety Measures
No COVID precautions necessary. This event is virtual.
Presenting partners
Penguin Young Readers, Little Shop of Stories