Columns Block Showcase
Comprehensive demonstration of the Columns Block (Story 21.10) with 21 different inner block types across all 5 column ratio variants. Each section is labeled with the variant and block types used.
About the Capstone Program
The YWCC Capstone Program connects students with real-world industry sponsors to deliver meaningful projects. Students gain hands-on experience while sponsors benefit from fresh perspectives and innovative solutions.
Each project is carefully scoped to ensure both educational value and practical outcomes within the academic timeline.
How to Get Involved
Whether you are a potential sponsor or a student eager to apply your skills, we have a place for you. Reach out to learn about upcoming project cycles and sponsorship opportunities.
Program Features
Industry Mentorship
Each team is paired with a dedicated sponsor liaison and faculty advisor.
Real Deliverables
Students ship production-quality software, not toy demos.
Showcase Events
Public presentations to sponsors, faculty, and the community.
By the Numbers
Sponsor FAQ
01What is the time commitment?
Sponsors typically meet with their team for 1 hour per week over a 15-week semester.
02What deliverables can I expect?
Working software, documentation, and a final presentation. Scope is negotiated at kickoff.
03How much does it cost?
Sponsorship tiers range from $2,500 to $15,000 depending on project scope and team size.
Student FAQ
Who can participate?+
Can I choose my project?+
What if my team has conflicts?+
The capstone project was the highlight of my degree. Working with a real sponsor gave me confidence I could not have gained in a classroom.
We were blown away by the quality of work. The students delivered a solution that saved our team three months of development time.
Spring 2026 Project Cycle Now Open
We are excited to announce that the Spring 2026 capstone cycle is accepting sponsor proposals. Projects can span cloud infrastructure, machine learning, cybersecurity, web and mobile development, data engineering, or IoT.
Key dates: Proposals due February 15. Teams formed March 1. Kickoff March 8. Final showcase April 28.
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Program Process
Step 1: Submit a Proposal+
Step 2: Team Matching+
Step 3: Kickoff & Sprints+
Step 4: Final Showcase+
Sponsorship Tiers
Bronze
Support a student team
- Logo on project page
- Showcase invitation
- Final report
Silver
Dedicated team access
- Everything in Bronze
- Weekly standups
- Mid-term review
- Resume access
Gold
Premium partnership
- Everything in Silver
- Custom scope
- On-site visits
- Priority matching
The ROI on our sponsorship was incredible. We got a working prototype, access to talented graduates, and campus visibility — all for a fraction of consulting costs.
Program Metrics
Real-Time Program Dashboard
Our metrics dashboard tracks the health of the capstone program. This wide-right example places compact metrics on the left with detailed context on the right. The reverseOnMobile flag is enabled so metrics appear first on mobile.
Showcase Day
Spring 2026 Capstone Showcase
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What We Offer Sponsors
Dedicated Student Team
4-5 seniors working exclusively on your project for 15 weeks.
Faculty Oversight
Experienced faculty advisors ensure quality and rigor.
Showcase Visibility
Your brand featured at public showcase events and online.
Talent Pipeline
First look at graduating talent. Many sponsors hire from their teams.
Program Details
Tier Comparison
| Feature | Bronze | Silver | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated Team | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Check-ins | No | Yes | Yes |
| Custom Scope | No | No | Yes |
| Resume Access | No | Yes | Yes |
| On-site Visits | No | No | Yes |
Technology Domains
Our capstone projects span the full spectrum of modern computing. Sponsors can propose projects in any domain shown at right, or suggest something entirely new. We thrive on interdisciplinary challenges.
Domains
Cybersecurity
Zero-trust, threat modeling, pen testing
Machine Learning
NLP, computer vision, predictive models
Cloud & DevOps
AWS, Azure, Terraform, CI/CD
Full Stack Web
React, Astro, Node, databases
2025 Showcase Highlights
See what last year's teams delivered.
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Ying Wu College of Computing
Left Column: Stacked Blocks
Each column can hold multiple blocks stacked vertically. This left column has a heading, stats, and a divider.
Right Column: Stacked Blocks
The right column has a heading, countdown timer, and announcement bar — proving columns are true containers.
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Blocks demonstrated in this showcase
Inner block types used (21 of 37): RichText, FeatureGrid, StatsRow, FaqSection, Accordion, Pullquote, Newsletter, LinkCards, PricingTable, MetricsDashboard, CountdownTimer, Timeline, ServiceCards, TabsBlock, ComparisonTable, AnnouncementBar, CtaBanner, CardGrid, VideoEmbed, MapBlock, Divider.
Remaining 16 blocks (HeroBanner, SponsorCards, ContactForm, LogoCloud, SponsorSteps, TextWithImage, Testimonials, EventList, ProjectCards, TeamGrid, ImageGallery, ArticleList, SponsorshipTiers, ProductShowcase, EmbedBlock, BeforeAfter) require image assets or document references and work identically inside columns.
All 5 variants demonstrated: Equal (50/50), Wide Left (2/3 + 1/3), Wide Right (1/3 + 2/3), Sidebar Left, Sidebar Right. Features shown: verticalAlign (top, center, stretch), reverseOnMobile, backgroundVariant on outer container, multiple stacked blocks per column.