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Temple Grandin (center) answers questions about animal behavior, autism and other topics during a question-and-answer session after the Hardin Hall screening of the documentary "An Open Door." At left is Ruth Woiwode, assistant professor of animal science at Nebraska, who studied under Grandin at Colorado State University. At right is John Festervand, the film's executive producer. Geitner Simmons | IANR Communications

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