Shubham is a 17-year-old junior at Paradise Valley High School. He has been playing competitive chess for the last 11 years along with basketball for the last 8 years and is extremely passionate about both. Furthermore, he is currently an intern at the ASU Biodesign Institute researching virology. Along with this, he volunteers at the Animal Benefits Club, an animal shelter near his home, and enjoys working with animals. Moreover, he is a math tutor at Mathnasium where he teaches a wide variety of kids math. He's also an avid programmer who enjoys app development and the field of computer science. He wants to use his experience with technology to have a positive community impact. He is interested in the fields of bioscience and computer science; he hopes to be in a career combining both of these aspects. Outside of school, he plays with his 110-pound dog Max, hangs out with his family, and likes watching YouTube videos.