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

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Capstone Projects

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

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Hackathons

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

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Community Engagements

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

Let’s Collaborate!

Are you part of a student club, capstone program, or another organization eager to collaborate? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at research@99plabs.com and let’s work together to create something extraordinary.

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.

Fall 2024
Increased Visibility and Engagement: Published 8 blogs and achieved an 8.45% LinkedIn engagement rate, reaching over 5,000 impressions.
Developed 15 Prototypes and 19 Videos: Focused on delivering tangible outcomes through collaborative efforts and research.
Engaged 185 Students Across 11 Projects: Collaborated with 4 universities to explore practical applications in AI, mobility, and sustainability.
Explored 65 Technologies: Applied a range of advanced tools to address challenges in data science, machine learning, and sustainability.
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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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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 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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Enhancing the Capstone Experience: A Resource Guide

Capstone projects provide students with valuable opportunities to apply their knowledge, think critically, and solve real-world problems. At the same time, they offer significant benefits to the organizations that sponsor them—helping to generate fresh ideas, explore innovative solutions, and engage with emerging talent.

This resource offers guidance on designing effective capstone experiences—from planning and execution to reflection. You’ll also find best practices for creating prompts that challenge and inspire students while ensuring meaningful outcomes for sponsoring organizations.

Explore the materials below to refine your approach and maximize the impact of capstone projects. If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, feel free to reach out to research@99plabs.com.

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