The Department of Computer Applications, in association with KDISC, YIP, and IEDC, organized an orientation session titled “The Spark” on 8 December 2025 for the participants of the Idea Hackathon organized by the department as part of the Associatiob day celebration programme.The session was led by Ms. Abigail Ann Clement, Assistant Professor, PG Department of Commerce and an entrepreneurship educator. Ms. Abigail provided a clear and engaging introduction to the Idea Hackathon, highlighting its purpose in fostering innovation and problem-solving skills among students. She explained how to identify real-life challenges, frame effective problem statements, and explore practical solution ideas across various domains such as technology, social issues, environment, and entrepreneurship. The session also included interactive discussions that encouraged participants to think creatively, analyse challenges from multiple perspectives, and refine their initial ideas. The session enabled participants to gain a clear understanding of the concept and objectives of the Idea Hackathon, learn effective techniques for identifying problems and drafting meaningful problem statements, and develop greater confidence in brainstorming innovative solutions across various domains. The interactive discussions further nurtured creative thinking and enhanced their readiness to participate effectively in the upcoming hackathon The Department of Computer Applications, in association with KDISC, YIP, and IEDC, organized an orientation session titled “The Spark” on 8 December 2025 for the participants of the Idea Hackathon organized by the department as part of the Associatiob day celebration programme.The session was led by Ms. Abigail Ann Clement, Assistant Professor, PG Department of Commerce and an entrepreneurship educator. Ms. Abigail provided a clear and engaging introduction to the Idea Hackathon, highlighting its purpose in fostering innovation and problem-solving skills among students. She explained how to identify real-life challenges, frame effective problem statements, and explore practical solution ideas across various domains such as technology, social issues, environment, and entrepreneurship. The session also included interactive discussions that encouraged participants to think creatively, analyse challenges from multiple perspectives, and refine their initial ideas. The session enabled participants to gain a clear understanding of the concept and objectives of the Idea Hackathon, learn effective techniques for identifying problems and drafting meaningful problem statements, and develop greater confidence in brainstorming innovative solutions across various domains. The interactive discussions further nurtured creative thinking and enhanced their readiness to participate effectively in the upcoming hackathon.
