Thank you for attending UHSMUN XV!

Photos from UHSMUN XV can be found in the Google Drive folder linked here.

Conference Information

UHSMUN XV is University High Schools 15th annual conference and will take place on March 21st, 2026 at 4771 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA 92612. We are offering 5 advanced and 4 novice committees, including two crisis committees. The delegate fee is $30 and there is no school fee. All payments are due on the day of the conference.

Position Papers

Position papers must be submitted as a PDF to the form by March 14th at 11:59 PM.

Late papers will be ineligible for research awards and feedback. Delegates must submit a paper by the conference date to remain eligible for any awards.

More specifics can be found in each committee’s topic synopsis. Email any questions to uhsmodelun@gmail.com

Technology Policy

To encourage preparation and a high level of debate, UHSMUN will operate under a restricted technology policy.

General Assembly and Specialized Committees will operate under a policy of limited tech, with use of technology (laptops, tablets) being permitted only during unmoderated caucus for the purpose of drafting resolutions.

Crisis Committees will be fully No-Tech with no electronic devices being allowed for the duration of the conference.

We highly encourage delegates to bring printed out research and position papers, along with note-taking supplies.

We understand the need to stay in touch with advisors or family. While Chairs may be lenient with brief, non-committee-related messaging (e.g., coordinating lunch or replying to a text), this should not be disruptive or used for research.

Committees

Novice

WHO

Epidemic Prevention and Vaccine Access

Head Chair: Mark Kuang
Vice Chair: Elizabeth Germanovich

Economic and Political Development in Outer Space

Head Chair: Amber Chui
Vice Chair: Vinya Gupta

Addressing the Health and Security Implications of Gene Editing Technologies in Military Applications.

Head Chair: Carmel Tebyani
Vice Chair: Robert Ihler

Protecting Data Privacy and Regulating the Sale of Personal Information

Head Chair: Gianna Kim
Vice Chair: Janet Zhao

Advanced Specialized

Balancing Global Streaming with the Protection of Creative Innovation and Original Content

Head Chair: Gidget Smith
Vice Chair: Sanam Sarafian

Oversight of Federal Records and Transparency Regarding the Jeffrey Epstein Investigation

Chair: Govind Kanchi
Chair: Kasra Sarafian

The Iraq question

Chair: Nicolas Higuchi
Chair: Bennett Xu

Advanced Crisis

Itching for Salvation: The Black Death

Head Chair: Cameron Weng

Vice Chair: Ethan Shapiro

March of Machines: The Rise of Ultron

Head Chair: Amanda Rahimi
Vice Chair: Krish Prem