A course fostering a problem-centric approach to industry
internships is crucial, instilling skills vital for addressing real world  challenges. Emphasizing structured problem identification, articulation, and documentation, it equips students with critical thinking, communication, and analytical abilities essential for professional success.
Visible and measurable outcomes include enhanced critical thinking skills demonstrated through effective identification, articulation, and documentation of industry challenges. Improved communication abilities are evident in students' presentations and reports. Feedback from industry partners indicates the success of students' problem-centric contributions. Number of industries connected, and number of problems captured demonstrates Increased confidence, independence, and long-term career readiness are observable outcomes, showcasing the course's effectiveness.