The Manhattan Project

About the Committee:

Amidst the most devastating war in human history, the world holds its breath. After intelligence revealed that Adolf Hitler’s scientists were already working on a nuclear weapon by 1939, the United States dove headfirst into the arms race and embarked on a dangerous mission to make the world’s first atomic bomb. In 1942, the U.S. Office of Scientific and Research Development, joined by the Army Corps of Engineers, created the Manhattan Engineer District—better known as the Manhattan Project. Harnessing the minds of the nation’s most brilliant scientists, generals, and politicians, the project races to create an atomic bomb that could ensure a swift conclusion to the war or bring irreparable social destruction. Thus, the actions of this top-secret government program will redefine not only American science and security but the future of humanity. We hope you have your security clearances on hand.

A LETTER FROM THE DaiS:

Hello Delegates,

My name is Rena Foo, and I am one of your co-directors for To Bomb or Not to Bomb — That is the Question: Manhattan Project, 1942 this year! I am a sophomore with a double major in international studies and economics and a minor in French at the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. Aside from MUNUM, I am part of Michigan Political Consulting, Michigan Foreign Policy Council, and a pre-law fraternity on campus. I love cats (my mean cat, Maxie, is my whole world), museums, video games, yoga, and coffee. I am looking forward to meeting everyone, and feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns!

Hello Delegates,

My name is Audrey Wu, and I am one of your co-directors for To Bomb or Not to Bomb — That is the Question: Manhattan Project, 1942 this year. I am a sophomore with a double major in physics and PPE (philosophy, politics, and economics) as well as a minor in translational studies. Outside of MUNUM, I’m involved in the UMich Fencing Club, the Society for Physics Students, and the Chinese Student Association. Before I was a member of staff, I attended MUNUM when I was in high school, and I’m so excited to now have the opportunity to give you all an amazing experience like the ones I had. Welcome to MUNUM! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, etc.

If you have questions about the committee or otherwise, we are available at wuaudrey@umich.edu and renafoo@umich.edu.

Sincerely,

Audrey and Rena, Co-Directors of the Manhattan Project