Kathryn Urban
Biography
Kathryn Urban is a Ph.D. student at the MIT Department of Political Science specializing in Security Studies and International Relations. Her research interests include emerging military technologies, strategy formulation, and defense aid. Before coming to MIT, Kathryn worked in U.S. defense policy and academic programming, including as Deputy Director of Bridging the Gap. She graduated summa cum laude from George Washington University with a BA in International Affairs. She also holds an MA from American University’s School of International Service, where she received her department’s Academic Performance Award and Outstanding Research Award.
Biography
Kathryn Urban is a Ph.D. student at the MIT Department of Political Science specializing in Security Studies and International Relations. Her research interests include emerging military technologies, strategy formulation, and defense aid. Before coming to MIT, Kathryn worked in U.S. defense policy and academic programming, including as Deputy Director of Bridging the Gap. She graduated summa cum laude from George Washington University with a BA in International Affairs. She also holds an MA from American University’s School of International Service, where she received her department’s Academic Performance Award and Outstanding Research Award.