2025-09-10

Session: Innovative Mindset – Thinking Beyond the Classroom

Event Details

On 25.08.2025, a session was organized on the title “Innovative Mindset: Thinking Beyond the Classroom” by the Entrepreneurship Development Cell and Institution’s Innovation Council in association with the Department of MCA. The session was handled by Dr. M. Vijaya Maheswari, Assistant Professor, Department of MCA, Francis Xavier Engineering College. A total of 90 students from Francis Xavier Engineering College and 2 faculties participated in the program.

Key Highlights

The session focused on shifting students’ perspectives from academic learning to applied innovation, emphasizing the value of creativity and problem-solving in real-life scenarios.

Definitions and Concepts

Innovation is not just about invention; it is about implementing ideas to create value in new and effective ways.
An innovative mindset involves curiosity, resilience, collaboration, and a willingness to take risks and learn from failure.
The session highlighted how innovation can be nurtured through observation, experimentation, and interdisciplinary thinking.

Real-World Examples

Case studies from tech startups, social enterprises, and sustainable design projects were discussed.
Examples included mobile app development for rural education, eco-friendly product design.

Conclusion

Innovation is a critical skill for the future. Students were encouraged to engage in extracurricular projects, participate in hackathons, and collaborate with peers to turn ideas into impactful solutions.

Participant Details

Total Student Participation: 90

Total Staff (Teaching/Non-Teaching) Participation: 02

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