Student Innovation at 99P Labs

At 99P Labs, we believe in nurturing the next generation of innovators. Our student engagement programs provide hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and real-world challenges. Through capstone projects, hackathons, and community engagements, we offer students unique opportunities to apply their skills, collaborate with industry professionals, and make a meaningful impact. These initiatives not only enhance students' learning but also contribute fresh perspectives to our research areas.

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Our Key engagements

Capstone Projects

Students tackle complex, industry-relevant challenges, developing innovative solutions that bridge academic learning with practical application.

Hackathons

These intense, collaborative events bring together diverse teams to brainstorm, design, and prototype creative solutions to pressing technological and societal issues.

Community Engagements

We connect students with local organizations, fostering partnerships that address community needs through technology-driven solutions.

Tracking Our Impact

Discover our semester-by-semester Student Innovation Impact Reports—showcasing the impact our collaborations are making through creative problem-solving and transformative projects.

Spring 2023

Collaborated with 5 Leading Universities: Engaged 99 students across 10 real-world mobility and data science projects with Ohio State, UC Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, and others.

Supported Hackathons and Challenges: Students tackled sustainability and mobility issues, developing innovative prototypes and data visualizations.

Big Data Challenge Participation: 83 students created data visualizations to uncover insights in microtransit datasets, promoting eco-friendly and cost-effective transportation.

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Fall 2023

Engaged 140 Students across HackOHI/O: Supported innovative solutions for accessible indoor navigation, with diverse teams presenting creative problem-solving approaches.

Launched Cutting-Edge AI and Data Projects: Collaborations spanned machine learning, telematics, and blockchain, developing solutions for smarter navigation, traffic forecasting, and decentralized marketplaces.

Expanded Academic Partnerships: Collaborated with Ohio State, Carnegie Mellon, UC Berkeley, and Smith College on 9 capstone projects and competitions, fostering new insights in sustainable technology.

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Spring 2024

Expanded University Partnerships and Student Engagement: Collaborated with 5 universities and engaged with 649 students across 17 projects, fostering hands-on innovation in sustainable technology and AI applications.

Produced 58 Prototypes and 26 Videos: Created tangible outcomes across diverse projects, from telematics data analysis to human-AI collaboration tools, showcasing practical solutions and research-driven insights.

Significant Reach and Engagement on Social Media: Published 23 blogs with 1,429 views on Medium and achieved a 7.25% engagement rate across 16 LinkedIn posts, enhancing outreach and community connection.

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