Leadership:

Chair: Ryan Chou (JHU)

Whip: Mohammad Arshad (UMBC)

Deputy Whip: Nyema Gillespie (MSMU)

The rapid growth of scientific research and new technologies like AI and automation, biotechnology, and clean energy calls for focused attention. The MSL Science and Technology Caucus serves as an interdisciplinary forum to understand and deliberate on complex scientific and technological challenges. Through strategic investments and informed regulations in research and technology, the caucus aims to secure economic growth, enhance innovative competitiveness, and promote public well-being, while ensuring safety, protecting privacy, and preventing malicious or discriminatory use of technologies. Ultimately, it strives to ensure that advancements are responsibly guided and beneficial to society.

Leadership:

Chair: Aayan Khan (UMBC)

Whip: Dominick Satterwhite (UMBC)

Deputy Whip: TBD

The Health Matters Caucus encompasses a wide range of topics due to the relationship between health and policy. A common understanding is that every policy is a fiscal policy, but it’s important to also consider how policy areas not explicitly related to health may have consequences on the health of a population. Besides topics such as health administration, healthcare and health insurance, this caucus focuses itself on public health to provide a full picture of consideration in the topic of human health. Environmental policy, foreign policy, housing, infrastructure policy and even taxation can all have major implications for the public health of our state and require careful consideration. Our range of policy subjects is not limited due to the ever-changing landscape within the political realm of policy making and constant need for new solutions to existing health related problems. It is important that we value all human life and health with serious respect while also considering the economic, political and social systems these policies exist within. The life of any person should be valued above all other things. However, we must remain pragmatic with our policy solutions and carefully consider the health and non-health related implications of any policies and evaluate them for their effectiveness, efficiency, equity, political feasibility and long-term sustainability.

Leadership:

Chair: Carolyn Aguilar (MSMU)

Whip: Michelle Egharevba (MSMU)

Deputy Whip:  Mariam Kamel (HCC)

A humanities caucus is a group that works to solve social problems by understanding people’s experiences and focusing on long-term solutions. Instead of quick fixes, this group aims to help communities heal and grow stronger through the bills we put out. We work to improve the lives of less fortunate people by tackling the deeper causes of issues like poverty and injustice. This group believes in solutions that respect people’s unique stories and focus on creating lasting change

Leadership:

Chair: Eirian (UMD)

Whip: TBD

Deputy Whip:  TBD

The MSL Transportation Caucus is dedicated to addressing transportation-related issues within Maryland. This caucus collaborates on legislation to improve public transit, infrastructure, and sustainable transportation options, advocating for policies that enhance mobility, safety, and accessibility for all Maryland residents.