Exploring the Ethical Frontiers of Scientific Progress while navigating the weaponization, commercialization, and Strategic Influence of Science in Shaping the Future
AGENDA
the solvay conference
2027
Set against the backdrop of the 2027 Solvay Conference — a modern convergence of the world’s foremost scientific minds — the Scientific Crisis Committee at DSMUN 2026 reimagines a moment where the pursuit of knowledge begins to outpace the stability of the world it seeks to explain. What might otherwise have remained an academic exchange now unfolds into a far more volatile discourse, where science stands at the intersection of politics, power, and consequence. The committee convenes under the agenda: “Exploring the Ethical Frontiers of Scientific Progress while navigating the weaponisation, commercialisation, and Strategic Influence of Science in Shaping the Future.” Within this framework, delegates are placed in a landscape marked by uncertainty and scrutiny. Breakthroughs in fundamental physics begin to challenge long-held constants, unsettling the very assumptions upon which modern science has been built. In response, institutions and governments grow increasingly wary, raising questions not only about the validity of these discoveries, but about the intentions and accountability of those behind them. As scientific advancement edges closer to domains of strategic influence, the implications extend far beyond the laboratory. The possibility of such knowledge being weaponised or monopolised introduces tensions that demand careful deliberation. Delegates must navigate questions that resist simple resolution: Who controls the direction of scientific progress? Where does innovation end and exploitation begin? And can objectivity survive in a world where discovery itself is a source of power? In engaging with these dilemmas, the committee invites a re-examination of science not as a detached pursuit of truth, but as a force deeply intertwined with the future it continues to shape.
CHAIRPERSON
jansher grewal
Jansher is a 12th-grade student, currently pursuing the IBDP with a focused interest in Physics and Computer Science, aiming to immerse himself in the field of quantum computing. Within the school, he surrounds himself with responsibilities that will temper him for his future: He serves as Secretary of ALPHA, the school’s flagship science conference and one of India’s largest student-led scientific forums. He is also the Secretary of the Study Council, supporting academic initiatives and student engagement across the school. As Editor-in-Chief of Altera Vox, the Modern Foreign Languages publication, he leads its editorial direction, while as Senior Editor of the Echo, the school’s science publication, he works closely on curating and refining scientific writing. He also serves as the Boy-in-Charge of the Doon School Poets’ Society, fostering literary engagement and organising events in school. An author himself, Jansher has published an anthology, reflecting his commitment to writing and creative expression. A keen sportsperson, he plays squash regularly, representing the school at IPSC, and maintains running as part of his daily routine. Having previously participated as a delegate in 2024 and served as Deputy Chairperson in 2025, he is now honoured as the Chairperson of the Scientific Crisis Committee for DSMUN 2026.
Aarav is a 12th-grade student pursuing the IBDP with a keen interest in Science and Mathematics, a strong interest in STEM and a particular inclination toward Chemistry. He serves as the Boy-in-Charge of the NEST Society, the school’s science society, and the Editor-in-Chief of Research Drive, the school’s research journal, where he enjoys creating opportunities for scientific curiosity, research, and student-led initiatives within the school community. Beyond academics, he has actively participated in various Olympiads and competitions, reflecting his enthusiasm for analytical thinking and problem-solving. Outside the classroom, he enjoys birdwatching, video editing, and playing basketball, balancing structured academic pursuits with creativity and recreation. As Committee Director of the SCC at DSMUN 2026, he looks forward to a fast-paced committee where ideas evolve quickly and scientific thinking makes every discussion especially engaging.
