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  Urbana, Illinois



Hi! I am Ekansh Arora, a sophomore at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign studying CS+Math. I love finding loopholes in my surroundings and developing programs from scratch. I'm also an International Scrabble player who has represented the Scrabble Association of India.


ABOUT ME


I am a freshman at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign studying CS+Math. I love merging my love for exploring & problem solving with the digital world.

My hobbies include solving lifting weights at the gym, playing scrabble and you'll often find me enjoying sports, whether playing or watching.



I represented India at 5 World Youth Scrabble Championships.
I love watching sports (and esports)! It keeps my mind running
Want to go for a workout at the gym? Anytime!





WHAT HAVE I  DONE SO FAR?
A collection of my experience



Scrabble Association of India (SAI)
Int'l Scrabble player
2017 - Present
 India


India rank #35 SAI. Winner of National Scrabble School Championship'22 ; International Semifinalist World Youth Scrabble Championship (WYSC)'20; Represented Team India at WYSC 5 times; Mentored 5 freshers as part of SAI Buddy Program.



Delhi Public School, Rohini
Class of 2024
 New Delhi, India

DPS Rohini offered as an invaluable platform to display my talent and ability. I took part and won multiple national level interschools and olympiads related to Math, CS & Quizzing. These experiences have brought out a deep appreciation for lifelong learning and curiosity-driven exploration.



President IT & Innovation
Student Council of DPS Rohini
July 2022 - June 2024
 DPS Rohini, Delhi


As the President of IT & Innovation, I led initiatives that combined technical expertise with leadership. I hosted cybersecurity workshops for over 600 students and organized state-wide competitions, including XINO'22 and XINO'23, which attracted 500+ participants from 40+ schools. These competitions featured events such as hackathons and programming contests. Additionally, I conducted Computer Week, which included Python lessons for students in grades 8-10.



PROJECTS
Projects I've worked on



Clabbers
Community Project

Developed a Scrabble anagrammer app that boosts daily word practice for 500+ competitive players. Partnered with the Scrabble Association of India (SAI) to integrate it into national tournament preparation.



Effects of AI in Scrabble
Publication

Conducted in-depth research on AI's impact in Scrabble, exploring algorithms like DAWG and GADDAG and tools like Maven and Quackle. Analyzed human vs. AI performance using data from Woogles' BasicBot, highlighting AI's evolving role in Scrabble and similar games with incomplete information.