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To gain competitive edge in 2023 and beyond, companies should try war gaming

With so much uncertainty, how can businesses gain a competitive edge going into the new year and beyond — better anticipating threats created by competitors, the economy, suppliers, politicians and more? One way is through the process of “war gaming,” says John Horn, a competitive strategy expert at Olin Business School.

Awards & Notables

Genin, Guilak named to National Academy of Inventors

The National Academy of Inventors has elected two Washington University faculty members to its 2022 cohort of fellows: Guy Genin, at the McKelvey School of Engineering, and Farshid Guilak, at the School of Medicine.

Students

Boost money management skills with iGrad

iGrad, an interactive financial wellness platform for college students, is now available for free to all Danforth Campus students. The platform is designed to boost student financial literacy and to develop money management skills.

Obituaries

Donald Snyder, senior professor in engineering , 87

Donald Snyder, a senior professor of electrical and systems engineering at the McKelvey School of Engineering, died Nov. 21 of complications of gastrointestinal cancer. He was 87. A memorial service is planned for April.

Appointments & Promotions

Wick appointed Dean’s Fellow for Digital Transformation

Brett Wick, a professor of mathematics and statistics in Arts & Sciences, , has been appointed Dean’s Fellow for Digital Transformation.

Students

Class Acts: Teddy Levy

As a dual-degree candidate in architecture and urban design at the Sam Fox School, Theodore “Teddy” Levy has studied sustainable design principles, zoning and code regulations and digital modeling techniques. He also learned to listen. He is among the degree candidates who will be celebrated during the December recognition ceremony Saturday, Dec. 10.

Engineering

Taking a closer look at blockchain security

Ning Zhang, at the McKelvey School of Engineering, plans to develop new defense tactics for blockchain with a four-year $360,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.

Medicine

Evidence of autoimmunity’s origins uncovered via new approach

A study involving School of Medicine researchers supports the idea that some T cells that react to microbes also may react to normal human proteins, causing autoimmune disease. The findings promise to accelerate efforts to improve diagnostic tools and treatments for autoimmune diseases.

Nutrition & Wellness

Some forms of childhood malnutrition, stunting may be preventable with vaccines

Researchers at the School of Medicine have discovered that vaccinating mice against a bacterial toxin produced by E. coli can prevent intestinal damage. The finding suggests new ways to prevent malnutrition and stunting in children.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vetta Sanders Thompson: improving the health of African Americans

The Brown School’s Vetta Sanders Thompson has spent much of her career focused on racial identity, diversity and health.