Temple Grandin is one of the most recognizable names in the studies of animal behavior. She is a doctor of animal science and professor at Colorado State University, bestselling author, and consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior. Grandin is a philosophical leader of both the animal welfare and autism advocacy movements. Both movements commonly cite her work regarding animal welfare, neurology, and philosophy. In 2010, she was the subject of an award-winning biographical film, Temple Grandin, and in the same year, she was listed in the Time 100 list of the 100 most influential people in the world in the “Heroes” category.