As part of this immersive academic initiative, 8 students and 2 faculty members from UWB engaged with KSOM students in a dynamic, cross-cultural learning environment. The programme centred around two live industry projects in association with Aarti Steel. This provided participants with hands-on exposure to real-world business challenges.

A key highlight of the programme was the industrial visit to Aarti Steel. During the visit, students gained valuable insights into operational processes and industry practices. Furthermore, the programme emphasized experiential learning, teamwork, and global collaboration.

As a result, students had the opportunity to develop critical problem-solving and analytical skills through practical learning experiences.

Programme Coordination and Mentorship

The Trek was organized by Prof. Akhtar Badshah and Prof. Britt Provost from the University of Washington Bothell. Meanwhile, KSOM students were mentored by Prof. Arun Biswal and Prof. Arnav Pati. They guided the students throughout the project work.

The programme was coordinated by Prof. Saroj Kumar Routray, Chairperson, International Students Academic Committee. His dedicated leadership ensured seamless execution and enriched learning outcomes for all participants.

In addition, the overall logistics were efficiently managed by the International Relations Office, KIIT.

Cross-Cultural Learning and Collaboration

We sincerely appreciate the enthusiastic participation and valuable contributions of the visiting faculty and students from UWB. They actively engaged in all academic and cultural interactions.

Moreover, they expressed their appreciation for the warm hospitality extended by KSOM and KIIT.

The programme concluded with final presentations and a valedictory session. Thus, it marked a successful and enriching academic collaboration.