26 August, 2025

Instrumentation & Control Engineering Department organised a Quickie Quest event under the IEI student Chapter VGEC, Chandkheda. This initiative aims to engage students in an interactive and intellectually stimulating activity that integrates technical problem-solving with an element of fun. It also aims to provide students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge in a technical way, enhance their leadership skills, and foster a sense of ownership and responsibility in their academic journey.

Key Features: 

·      Organizing Department: Instrumentation & ControlEngineering Department

·      Collaborated with/Supported by: IEI student Chapter, VGEC, Chandkheda

·      Date: 26thAugust2025 (3:00 pm onwards)

·      Venue: K Block

·      No. of Participants: 45

·      Faculty Coordinator: Prof. Hetal Dalal

Learning Lessons/Discussion Points:

• Time Management & Quick Decision-Making:
  • Through 1-minute games, students learn to perform under strict time constraints, enhancing their ability to prioritize tasks and make decisions quickly.
• Trust Building & Communication Skills:
• The blindfold game fosters reliance on teammates, improving verbal communication, trust, and collaborative strategies.
• Creativity, Problem-Solving & Structural Thinking:
• The paper tower activity encourages innovative thinking, resource optimization, and practical understanding of structural stability and engineering design principles.
• Technical Knowledge & Analytical Ability:
  • The technical quiz reinforces core engineering concepts, motivates continuous learning, and strengthens problem-solving through analytical thinking.
• Teamwork, Strategy & Critical Thinking:
  • “Escape the Lab” develops logical reasoning, situational analysis, teamwork, and leadership skills while simulating real-world engineering problem-solving under pressure.