Catherine B.

Catherine Ball serves as an Associate Professor (Honorary) at The Australian National University within the School of Cybernetics and also holds a position as an Associate Professor in the Practice of Engineering in the School of Engineering. In addition, Catherine Ball is actively involved with XPRIZE as a Wildfire Advisory Board Member, a Global Visioneer and Brains Trust Member, and a judge for the Ocean Discovery X-Prize. Other roles include serving as a Volunteer Advisory Board Member for the Starlight Children's Foundation Australia, a Science Writer and Podcast Host for News From The Future Publishing, and a Board Member for the Robotics Australia Group. Catherine Ball has been appointed as an International Advisory Board Member for the Schmidt Ocean Institute and manages DrCatherineBall.com as an Executive Director. With a background that includes a PhD in Statistics and Modelling and recognition from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a DSc., Catherine Ball is a bestselling author and member of several professional organizations focused on women's representation in technology.