Animal Sciences professor Temple Grandin was recently awarded the annual “Sharp Cleaver” award by the Colorado and Wyoming Associations of Meat Processors for her service to the Colorado and Wyoming meat industry. The award presentation was on Saturday, March 14th in Fort Collins. Dr. Grandin specializes in designing equipment and facilities for the humane treatment and slaughter of livestock. Dr. Grandin, who has published several books and hundreds of articles on topics from animal restraint systems to her life with autism, is also the subject of an upcoming movie. The film, in which she will be portrayed by actress Claire Danes (Romeo & Juliet, Shopgirl), is to be released in 2010. For more information about the movie and its filming, see the recent Today article at www.today.colostate.edu/story.aspx?id=730.

The Northern Colorado Writers will be hosting Dr. Grandin for a speaking engagement on Monday, April 27th, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the NCW writing studio (108 East Monroe in Fort Collins, next to Chico’s).  Visit the Northern Colorado Writers website for more information and to register.

For more information on Dr. Grandin’s life and work, visit her website at www.templegrandin.com.