# ISTE Student Chapter - GEC Barton Hill (ISTE SC GECB)

> **Official Website:** https://istegecb.in/
> **Link Hub / Socials:** https://istegecb.in/check-us-out
> **Events Catalog:** https://istegecb.in/events.html
> **Executive Committee:** https://istegecb.in/execom.html
> **Past Achievements:** https://istegecb.in/achievements.html
> **Membership Benefits:** https://istegecb.in/membership-benefits.html

## About Us
The Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) student chapter at Government Engineering College Barton Hill is a non-profit, student-funded, multidisciplinary technical society. Operating on a one-time 4-year membership model, we have conducted over 900 events focused on academic, technical, professional, and personal student development.

## Technical Wings
- **Bartonoidz (Robotics Wing):** Focuses on robotics, IoT, Arduino, hardware prototyping, and project development. [More Info](https://istegecb.in/bartonoidz.html)
- **Bartonair (Aviating Wing):** Promotes hands-on learning in aviation, aeromodelling, and RC aircraft building. [More Info](https://istegecb.in/bartonair.html)

## Flagship Events & Initiatives
- **Nikola Tesla Championship (NTS):** A highly competitive 3-round event primarily for first-year students testing communication, leadership, innovation, and engineering skills. The winner receives a ₹10,000 cash prize. [NTS Details](https://istegecb.in/NTS.html)
- **Bottech Build Session:** A 2-day offline Arduino workshop hosted by Bartonoidz where students (even beginners) build a line-following robot from scratch.
- **PDC:** A 1-month Bartonoidz hackathon and project development program offering hardware, mentorship, prototyping, and interview-style assessments.
- **Build Session:** A 2-day offline workshop hosted by Bartonair where teams of 4-5 students build and fly a remote-controlled aircraft.
- **Oracle:** Our monthly online magazine featuring student queries to accomplished personalities, academic content, current affairs, fun facts, and puzzles. [Read Oracle](https://istegecb.in/oracle.html)

## Value of Joining
Members gain access to quality multidisciplinary events, hands-on hardware/software project experience, career development preparation (interviews/placements), expansive networking, and valuable volunteering and team management experience.

## Official Social Media
- **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/iste-student-chapter-gecb
- **Instagram:** https://instagram.com/istegecb
- **WhatsApp Channel:** https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamIrg5HrDZXomfgoe3Q
- **YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/@istescgecbh 
- **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/istegecb/