Leaders appointed for digital transformation

Two WashU faculty members have been appointed to leadership posts supporting the university’s Digital Intelligence & Innovation (DI2) Accelerator. Nathan Jacobs , a professor of computer science and engineering at the McKelvey School of Engineering and co-director of the Geospatial Research Initiative , and Betsy Sinclair , the Thomas F. Eagleton University Professor of Public Affairs and Political Science and chair of political science in Arts & Sciences, will serve as assistant vice provosts for digital transformation at Washington University in St. Louis. Digital transformation is integral to the research pillar of the university’s “ Here and Next ” strategic plan. The DI2 Accelerator was founded in 2023 as the institutional home of digital transformation at WashU. Under Sinclair and Jacobs’ leadership, the accelerator will continue to evolve as a catalyst for digital research and innovation. To learn more about their appointments, visit the accelerator’s website . Digital Transformation expands scope, impact Harnessing modern data, transforming society ‘Here and Next’ Seed Grants awarded

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