Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (SOCHUM)

About the Committee:

As the scope of technology’s prowess improves dramatically, we are now entering a future that was once only science fiction. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are now affecting many aspects of our world, from various industries to entire nations and governments. Likewise, improvements in space technology are allowing for dreams of astronautical colonization and exploration to begin taking place. Throughout all these scientific advancements, international law and regulation must stay up-to-date to account for the futuristic landscape that is arriving. In SOCHUM, delegates will dive into the pressing issues that these technologies are causing. Delegates must stay vigilant to incorporate all pathways that are affected by these two topics, and will navigate through diverse stances from different nations to ensure international peace and security in both artificial intelligence and the modern space race. The Social, Cultural, and Humanitarian committee is tasked with protecting the lives of global citizens amidst complex societal issues. Will delegates maintain peace among humanity, or will technological chaos ensue?

A LETTER FROM THE DaiS:

Dear delegates,

My name is Nanda, and I’m super excited to be one of your directors for the Social, Cultural, and Humanitarian committee! I am a sophomore in the Ross School of Business concentrating in finance with a minor in Computer Science. I am also a member of blueMUN, Michigan’s competitive model UN team. Outside of school, I enjoy playing tennis, guitar, making songs, and hiking up sand dunes. I also love to talk about music in general. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about MUNUM, our topics, or about the university as a whole – I love to talk about Michigan!

Sincerely,

Nanda

nmurali@umich.edu