Nancy Fulda is a Hugo and Nebula nominee, a Phobos Award Winner, a Vera Hickley Mayhew Award Recipient. While earning her master's degree she specialized in artificial intelligence and machine learning, and her research has been presented at several IEEE conferences. Nancy is the author of nearly two dozens books and stories, an avid fan of competitive ballroom dance, and an enthusiastic parent. She attributes any success in her field to her supportive husband and the cuteness of their three children.