Kathryn Urban

Kathryn Urban is a Ph.D. student in the MIT Department of Political Science and affiliated with the Center’s Security Studies Program. She specializes 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.