https://freedom-to-tinker.com/blog/randomwalker/nine-awesome-bitcoin-projects-at-princeton/
I think we are well past the 'experiment' stage when the best and brightest are doing bitcoin for final year projects ... this is not beanie babies and tulips we are dealing with here you chumps.
Some really awesome projects in here btw, these guys are doing great work, engaged and excited by it ... go find that on wall st.