Temple Grandin is synonymous with livestock handling practices and advocacy for neurodivergent individuals. In this fascinating article, Pam Caraway shares a discussion with her about overcoming barriers as a woman in agriculture and her mission to support students’ education and careers at her life stage.
In the Women in Field video linked in the article, she asserts these three things that help open career doors.
- Practice talking to people
- Be prepared
- Make the call
Source: Farm Futures, October 20, 2025. Link. In the documentary and second film on Grandin’s life, “An Open Door,” Grandin is shown as the researcher, the teacher, the influencer, and the partner; someone who is driven to open doors for others.
Today, Temple Grandin is working to improve education for all students, and especially those who are neurodivergent.”
Note: Dr. Temple Grandin is being inducted into the Smithsonian portrait museum next month! <Link>