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Ann Spilker, extended learning coordinator at the University of Nebraska State Museum, stands next to the Nebraska prairie display on the fourth floor of Morrill Hall. Talking about prairie roots with young campers made Spilker realize she wanted to be an educator.

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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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