International Research Recognition BEST PAPER – ICRES 2025, Turkey

Date: April 28 – May 1, 2025

• Padmesh Sewda has Presented research paper “Hackathon-Based Learning: Equipping New Engineers for Industry Readiness” at the International Conference on Research in Education and Science (ICRES 2025), Antalya, Turkey (April 28 – May 1, 2025).
• The paper received highly positive feedback and was recognized for its innovative fusion of learning, engineering readiness, and real-world organizational impact.
• Session Chair appreciated the model’s practical relevance and identified it as a strong example of experiential learning for workforce readiness.
• Recommendations included exploring integration with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and extending the framework to academia–industry collaborative hackathons to improve student employability and cross-functional capabilities.
• The conference brought together researchers and practitioners from 54+ countries, providing a global platform for knowledge exchange and best practices in education and learning innovation.