The IEEE Computer Society at Sardar Patel Institute of Technology united students through a vibrant array of events that combined learning, innovation, and enjoyment. From engaging ice-breaking challenges and cybersecurity competitions to thrilling city-wide treasure hunts and intensive 24-hour hackathons, every initiative fostered collaboration, creativity, and a strong sense of community. These highlights demonstrate how the student chapter continually inspires active participation while building a culture of curiosity and technical excellence.
Brain Drain
On October 15, 2024, IEEE Computer Society hosted Brain Drain, the much-awaited
introductory event for the first-year batch of 2024-2025. Revamped with new twists, the event blended quirky coding challenges with unconventional rules, living up to its tagline: logical questions, illogical rules. Participants had to think fast, adapt to surprises, and, above all, have fun.
Registration was open to individuals and teams, making it accessible for all. The challenges tested analytical thinking with logic and coding puzzles, requiring no advanced technical background so every first-year could join in.
A truly memorable moment occurred when a random number-21-was selected and the participant in that leaderboard spot won a special prize, regardless of performance. The last five participants also received playful “punishments,” turning the leaderboard’s bottom ranks into sources of laughter and lasting memories.
The event drew an energetic crowd, with a prize pool of ₹4,000.00 awarded to both top performers and those in unexpected positions, keeping the awards as unpredictable as the event itself. Brain Drain succeeded in welcoming new members, sparking connections, and setting the tone for a year of engaging, innovative activities.
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