Grandin is an American doctor of animal science and professor at Colorado State University, a bestselling author, and a consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior. As a person with high-functioning autism, she is also noted for her work in autism advocacy. In 2010, she was listed in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Get your free ticket (limited quantities) at the War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive.