Kathryn Guarini is Vice President, IBM Research Strategy. Kathryn has held various technical, management, and executive positions in research, development, and business. Her focus includes forward-looking technology vision as well as cross-research strategic initiatives. Kathryn is also active in mentoring, inspiring, and recruiting scientists and engineers of all ages, especially women. She holds more than 65 US patents and has over 60 technical publications. Kathryn received a PhD from Stanford University and a BS from Yale University, both in applied physics.