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Delegates in this committee will address the current controversy of whether Greek life, such as sororities and fraternities, should occur in a college atmosphere, and if so, in what form. Chair: Martha Nesbitt (512) 289-3035 The troubled teen industry includes various programs and facilities aimed at addressing behavioral, emotional, and psychological challenges in young adults and teens. This committee will address the concerns about the safety and well-being of participants and debate regulation, hiring standards, and government action. Chair: Laila Rizkalla (512) 679-5555 |
In this committee, delegates will debate the positives and negatives of nuclear energy, whether nuclear energy should be included in the future of energy production, its impacts, and whether prospective energy sources should be implemented globally. Chair: Audrey Pardee (737) 333-6071 With a world-wide increase in human trafficking, delegates in this committee will work together to form solutions both domestically and internationally around topics such as policy, cooperation, regulation, and awareness regarding all variations of human trafficking. Chair: Maya Calderon (737) 229-0872 |
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In this committee, delegates are urged to consider the position of their nation in advocating for the continuation, advancement, regulation, or elimination of genetic modification technologies on embryos. Chair: Alexa Khanbabaei (512) 888-8607 |
Delegates in this committee will access the current nationwide debate of the appropriateness of various subject matters, the degree to which content can be taught about historical events, and the type of books that belong in school libraries. Questions of constitutionality and criteria will be addressed. Chair: Sophia Dawson (512) 709-5289 |
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In this committee, delegates will address the negative or perceived positive impacts of child marriage on women’s health, opportunities, and families. Delegates should discuss topics such as a minimum marriage age, how resources should be divided in a marriage, the economic & cultural aspects of marriage, and women's education. Chair: Jojo Burns (512) 565-5806 |
In this committee, questions surrounding the role of monarchical governments in the 21st century– and how that role may be changed or abolished– will be addressed. Delegates will discuss the implications of monarchal colonialism and its effectiveness. Chair: Gabriel Espinoza (512) 736-7199 |
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With the growing prevalence of cyber warfare, delegates in this committee will explore the role of the UN and the international community in responding, regulating, defining, and holding nations accountable. Chair: Sophia Hooker (512) 791-2191 |
The synthetic opioid fentanyl has recently created created crisis in various nations. In this committee, delegates will discuss the impact of fentanyl on their delegation, previous solutions, treatments, and the potential punishment for producers and distributors. Chair: Annaliese Roach (512) 412-9746 |