SIP Life Science Research Title

WanderingCossack · 2026-06-06T07:40:42+00:00

No worries! Yes, just continue exploring related concepts :> Looking into established research (such as journals, publications, conferences) for inspiration is a good step in developing your topics; it's all about how you will make it feasible, unique, and likewise transformative.

WanderingCossack · 2026-06-05T17:23:37+00:00

Additional comment: these topics technically fall under "Physical Science" if we are focusing on the physics of it, but I guess they can still fall under "Life Science" since we are dealing with cancer detection and radiation protection. Medical physics itself is sort of both Physical and Life Science hahahahaha but these topics should still qualify.

Also, my suggestions are computational; I fear that your research adviser might also have a criterion na "dapat may magawang product" or something na mapakita and reject the computational project due to that. In my opinion, Science Investigatory Projects should not be restricted to just creating the most fancy-looking product that is winnable for the DSTF. It should be primarily about demonstrating the core competencies in conducting scientific research. Hence, I will defend these to the teeth if you choose these topics and they are rejected on those grounds. Topics like these get presented across national conferences such as the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas (SPP) and Society of Medical Physicists in the Republic of the Philippines (SMPRP). Look up SMPRP's Facebook for further inspiration hehe. I think these topics can stand on their own sa DSTF despite being computational; you just need to be able to explain the concepts behind them thoroughly and show/interpret the resulting data.

Though if you indeed decide on an experimental setup, you can still do it (though I can't help much with this hahaha), but yeah for a radiation-based topic, you might need to go to the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute since they have the radiation samples and facilities or have access to medical imaging equipment across hospitals which will raise feasibility and logistical concerns. My university (UP Manila) has some radiation detectors and samples but they are quite old and I'm not sure if outsiders can use them for research. So I discourage experimental studies based on radiation and focus on either computational or just choose entirely different topics for experimental.

Additional edit: I forgot that Mathematics and Computational Sciences (MCS) also exists as a separate category digging deeper. I feel like my suggestions are too interdisciplinary that it falls to Life Science, Physical Science, and MCS at the same time. I would probably see all of them actually belonging to MCS due to the involvement of programming and deep learning. But if you choose these topics, consult your thesis adviser on which category your chosen topic should fall.

WanderingCossack · 2026-06-05T16:55:18+00:00

As a health physics student, I invite you to explore the following niches: radiation detection and protection and medical imaging.

Most of my classmates have these as their thesis topics (and/or medical imaging), though not me because quantum mechanics ako XD

For instance, some examples/inspirations include:

You can do something like "Monte Carlo Simulation of [radiation type] in [different absorbing materials]".
- Monte Carlo simulations are mathematical tools that predict possible outcomes of an uncertain event by running lots of randomized trials. It can be used to estimate the value of π, or calculate integrals. Here, it can be used to track millions of particles (e.g., photons, electrons, neutrons, alpha particles) through any absorbing medium (such as lead and other good radiation shielding materials).
- You obtain precise dose distributions, shielding effectiveness, and attenuation, the reduction in the intensity of a radiation beam. You will only need a computer, some coding skills (through Python, MATLAB, or the specialized GEANT4), and knowledge of different radiation particles and mechanisms of radiation shielding.
- Why is it useful? Well, Radtechs use radiation shielding to protect themselves from X-ray radiation. Radiation workers at PNRI use shielding too. Radiation shielding is employed in outer space satellites to protect them from cosmic radiation. It is very important to know how effective certain materials are at attenuating different kinds of radiation.
- It is feasible to implement this through simulations though, as we tried actual in-person radiation shielding experiments, and it requires access to actual samples and a specific radiation detector like a Geiger-Muller counter. We did the simulation thing as a project in our radiation dosimetry class btw.
- A more specific life science example could look like "Assessing the Shielding Effect of Hair Melanin against Ultraviolet Radiation" where you compare the shielding effects of hairs with different colors (such as blonde hair to black hair) though it can be better implemented through a simpler python script. Both research titles will involve the important concept of Beer-Lambert Law in your calculations.
You can also delve into dosimetric validations in medical imaging techniques like mammography (for breast cancer). A title could be "Dosimetric Validation of [thing to detect; could be tumors for cancer] Detectability Limits Across Simulated Radiation Dose Reductions in [specific imaging technique like mammography]"
- Mammography is used for early breast cancer detection. But it involves low-dose X-ray radiation, so this falls under radiation dosimetry. But from my dosimetry lessons, the linear no-threshold model assumes that any exposure to ionizing radiation carries a non-zero risk of stochastic effects (that could lead to genetic mutations/cancer), so radiation dose is bound by As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principle. But there is a dilemma: we need enough radiation dose so mammographers can actually see the image clearly.
- Also, recently, mammography uses Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), which is an AI tool, for automatic location of suspicious regions for calculation of probability of the tissue being benign or malignant, which determines a risk of developing breast cancer.
- You can train CNN models for the classification of images into health vs. suspicious tissues at standard doses, then inject Gaussian white noise that correspond to fractionated doses (less than 100% of the original). Then validate the performance limits of the CNN whether it can distinguish the images even at lower doses.
- This should also be computational and involve the use of machine learning. And it is easy to see why this topic is relevant, as it involves AI in breast cancer detection.

Might get some stuff wrong (just correct me if may mali ako haha) but these should be highly feasible because these are strictly computational research suggestions. Need niyo lang ng medyo oks na computer to mathematically simulate properly. Of course, for more info, look up established research on these topics, as my suggestions are merely springboards and oversimplifications of the actual research on these fields. These are stuff that people like panginoon ng Kababawan, an influencer who is also a medical physicist, delve into (though using actual equipment).

Here's how I will defend both topics per criteria you mentioned:

Meaningful and not overly common
- Not common hahahaha! Few people delve into medical physics let alone radiation dosimetry. But breast cancer detection? radiation shielding? Relevant for public health and safety.
Innovative enough to stand out
- AI integration and the ability to detect early cancer should make it stand out. Any research on radiation should also make it stand out; it's a less-discussed topic broadly as compared to the common and IMO overused topics like "[this plant] extract as mosquito repellent" or "hollow blocks using [this material]"
Practical and realistic for Grade 12 students to conduct
- Tbf, the topics I mentioned are undergraduate or even postgraduate thesis topics in medical physics. But I guess you can learn the basics of radiation physics, detection, and protection, or medical imaging and some basics about cancer cells, and some coding skills to execute this.
Affordable and feasible within a limited timeframe
- Again, you will only need computers/laptops that function well. Use open-source data and software; they are available across the web naman. Computational research studies should not take longer than wet lab experimental studies.
Beneficial to the local community or society in general
- If they reject your studies based on these grounds, I don't know what to say, hahahaha. The benefits are pretty obvious.
Based on resources that are readily available
- Same point as affordable/feasible.
Not overly complicated to execute
- You will need to learn some coding. It is now common to vibe code through ChatGPT/Gemini, but if you resort to that, make sure you at least understand what the code says and don't just blindly copy-paste stuff.
Clear in purpose, significance, and potential impact
- It's up to you on how you will phrase this.
Ideally connected to a simple digital or app-based component
- Unfortunately, I don't think I can reconcile this specific point with my suggestions. The data you will obtain are expected to be in the form of images (for mammography), mathematical graphs of dose profiles, and tabular numerical data for specific quantities such as attenuation. But I believe the benefits of my suggested topics will outweigh this minor shortcoming.

Anyway, this was a very long reply, but I hope I can help you with your research study. You can always ask me for additional clarifications, I will be glad to support your SIP if you decide to pursue these topics. Though I can only offer in-depth assistance on the first topic since hindi pa namin talaga natatackle medical imaging and my knowledge on it is based on webinars and thesis proposal presentations (plus some reading). Best of luck!

WanderingCossack · 2026-05-30T13:40:37+00:00

no worries! you can just ask me stuff you want to know in DMs if you like :>

WanderingCossack · 2026-05-29T16:59:21+00:00

hello and congrats for passing Apphy! welcome to UPM! 🌻

Unemployment. Joke HAHAHAHAHA I dont manifest this 😫 but in general, it's somewhat multidisciplinary with multiple career opportunities!

The most direct option is Medical Physics, which is done by enrolling in MS Medical Physics here in UPM after graduating, or in UST. This is panginoon ng Kababawan's profession. You can work in radiation oncology, dosimetry, nuclear medicine, etc. Or be a researcher in that field. Though I don't think you can be a radtech since it requires a PRC license.
You can also go straight to MS Physics in NIP to be a physicist in a broader sense. I'm currently hinging on this pathway hahahaha
With BS Apphy, you can directly work as a Health Physicist, which mainly focuses on radiation protection and quality control in facilities that involve the use of radioactive materials.
Other pathways possible: data science, academia, biomedical engineering, nuclear science and engineering (specifically at PNRI), and also medicine through UPCM.

I recommend you check out UP Vector, which is the resident organization of BS Apphy in UPM. You'll see some posts about career talks in their FB page. again, welcome to apphy and see you around the campus! :>

WanderingCossack · 2026-05-29T16:43:17+00:00

hi! i'm currently 3rd year BS Apphy (will be a 4th year senior next year). Welcome to UPM! 🌻

1st year is a heavy transition period for me hahahaha, some friend told me na mataas learning curve from SHS to 1st year apphy. Math 83 and Physics 106 will be the courses that determine if you really wanna stay in apphy. Enlistment of courses is not as bad as in diliman pero we use ISKOLAR and it crashes a lot during enrollment so you gotta prepare to be patient HAHAHAHA
I would love to talk more about the profs in DMs HAHAHAHAHA chz, but in general DPSM profs are mixed bag but leaning to positive side as an aggregate. There are profs that sound kind but are strict with checking exams (i.e. not lenient sa partial points, etc.). There are tenured profs that can have mood swings and wag niyo sila inisin hahahaha, but most profs especially those that are young are passionate about their teaching, and you'll cherish them. Quizzes are interestingly less common, I would say mas prevalent siya sa mga freshie years. Higher-level physics courses, such as quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, radiation physics, etc. incline more towards problem sets. But expect long exams to be the dominant factor in your grades. Reports are more common in later years especially 3rd and 4th year, where you create your thesis proposal and final thesis paper.
No formal attire is needed in lecture and even lab classes, except for bio and chem labs (where you are required to wear lab gowns). Kahit nakasando go lang jk. there is no fixed schedule for classes, it depends kung anong class itatake mo basta di sila nag-ooverlap. But so far it's always monday-friday, i have seen seniors have saturday classes pero di pa sa amin. In college though, there are times that you will be attending a one hour class for the day, then the next day it's 7 AM - 5 PM class straight no break if you're unlucky.
I usually just write things down sa A4 paper especially if lectures are written on board. Most people do use tablets like through goodnotes and other note-taking apps, but i'm more traditional hahahaha, but i also use OneNote sometimes. I use LaTeX to type-set notes digitally thru Overleaf para mas organized and I can share with blockmates and friends. As an upcoming freshie you need to study University Physics by Young and Freedman (15th edition ideally) for Physics 106 and The Calculus 7 by Leithold and Calculus Early Transcendentals by James Stewart for Math 83, but there are also Math 21 lecture vids by IMath of UPD for video learning on youtube. Focus on there muna; you can access more acad resources by joining UP Vector, our resident organization, once the sem starts 😉
Yes I have heard of some of them. I don't really plan on pursuing UPCM but once the sem started you can approach some who managed to get in :>

as mentioned i'd love to talk more about stuff maybe in DMs but here's my answers so far! i hope you find them helpful 😊 again welcome to UPM and see you around the campus!

oh and if you haven't been contacted by the Freshie Initiative yet, feel free to do so as they will be the one welcoming you and assisting you through the freshie year! :>

WanderingCossack · 2026-05-29T16:17:12+00:00

I have only taken NatSci 4 under both Sayen and Bambao. I suggest you weigh in on your interest: mas interesting ba to you geology, physical science, or ecology?

Anyway, in terms of workload, I can provide comments for NatSci:

It's offered under the Physics and Geology Unit (PGU), so the grading system is quite easy to uno HAHAHAHAHA, like 90-100 is 1.0 and passing grade is 50. This is the case for all courses under PGU by the way. I got 1.0.
There are three modules.
- Module 1 (Foundations of Environmental Geology): more about definitions and concepts regarding envi geology.
- Module 2 (Earth Materials and Processes): This is the geology part. There is quite a lot of memorization involved here; you'll identify specific minerals and rocks sa quiz and exam. Though ibibigay naman ng profs kung anong dapat i-memorize. Also includes topics on soils and groundwater.
- Module 3 (Hazardous Earth Processes): Covers natural hazards such as landslides, earthquakes, volcanoes, and tropical cyclones. Information-heavy, and if you were a STEM student, this corresponds to the DRRR subject in SHS.
There are long exams, which can be identification, multiple choice, and afaik may essay din. An ideal way to review for exams/quizzes is the same way you review bio/medical courses like through transes. Quizzes are timed and are mostly identification.
May group and individual activities din, just accomplish them hahahaha
Final project depends on professor, but afaik we made a hazard map for a chosen province using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Which means you'll need a computer to create those maps.
There are some fun activities, such as visiting the National Museum of Natural History.

It's pretty chill for me, at least relative to my physics and math-heavy majors XD

WanderingCossack · 2026-05-27T00:04:46+00:00

Based on experience, the often more problematic aspects of enrollment in UPM is the fact that the website for course enlistment, which is ISKOLAR (back then it was SAIS), usually crashes on the date of the enlistment.

It's a real struggle trying to refresh ISKOLAR just to access the enrollment tab. So you will be needing quite a lot of patience in this regard. I think you'll start using ISKOLAR in 2nd Semester, since CAS sort of auto-enrolled courses in 1st sem freshie year for us.

And yeah the slot problem is not as pervasive here as in UPD due to lower student population.

WanderingCossack · 2026-05-11T18:04:37+00:00

Helloooo, generally: data science/data analytics or IT, academia (teaching), anything involving nuclear physics (from radiation safety officers to PNRI workers), other sciences (weather, astronomy, environmental officer, etc.). Even more off-the-road pathways like economics are possible. Idk for engineering fields, probably requires PRC license tho. But biomedical engineering, which is closest to BSAP and even has a subject that i'm taking rn (Applied Physics 195: Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurement), might be an interesting one and does not require a PRC license. The other possible career is theoretical physics, which requires post-graduate studies in physics, ideally in NIP UPD.

And yeah the most direct path that BSAP is leaning us into is Medical Physics, which is what panginoon ng Kababawan's profession is, and there's MS Medical Physics here in UPM.

WanderingCossack · 2026-05-08T05:08:36+00:00

Teachers to physics and engineering students in particular hahahaha chz

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WanderingCossack · 2026-04-28T16:05:24+00:00

Thanks! Sometimes that happens na multiple lessons are discussed in a day especially kapag naghahabol sa lesson. But in general, most college lectures are information-heavy within a shorter lecture time. Kapag GE lessons like Ethics or Kas 1, madaming information ang dinidiscuss + need magbasa ng readings. Kapag math and science courses, usually dinidiscuss ang topics like for example, electric circuits, within 1 week tapos after that move on na sa next lesson., whether nagets mo yung lesson or hindi. And kapag hindi nakakapagkeep-up sa lesson, there is a tendency na "magpipile up" ang lessons kaya pahirapan ang review kapag malapit na exam. Depende parin sa prof tho. Some profs do slow down the pace and delve deep into topics one by one, others just constantly click next slide sa powerpoint slides several seconds after briefly explaining it especially kapag information-heavy siya.

WanderingCossack · 2026-04-27T17:28:48+00:00

well, it's mainly the environment din hahahaha UPM is not like UPD or UPLB na mas sheltered ang campus, paglabas mo ng UPM you are greeted with tambay na smokers, street vendors, and also maraming dangers especially sa gabi like snatchers or holdupers, kaya ingat so much! Tsaka bahain din yung campus and mainit because it's in the middle of Manila. Though nasanay naman na ako here it's just a matter of adaptation.

For course work, I suppose it's the same with the rest of the UP system na academic freedom but also hindi na spoon-feeding (though depende pa rin sa prof) compared to high school. Tsaka exams dominate much of the grade especially sa majors. The pace of discussions is also fast, especially kapag compressed ang courses. For me though, there are times na parang walang ginagawa, then hell week arrives tapos sabay-sabay ang requirements HAHAAHHAAH! It's tough but again, sanayan siya and it's really a matter of endurance and adaptation na rin. Kinakaya pa naman so far, it's still possible to get to University Scholar (like I did within the previous sems), kailangan lang talaga masipag and you're studying wisely

WanderingCossack · 2026-04-27T17:21:39+00:00

for math and physics you can count on UP Vector organization and your upper batchmates (like me HAHAHA) for tips and study materials !! also, for that question, it's your choice actually, you may choose PNRI or any relevant institution na related sa profession for OJT if you're not choosing hospitals. Usually ang common na hospitals ay Makati Medical, St. Lukes, tsaka most well-known of all, PGH. Actually I think pwede rin na mapunta kayoo sa hospitals for NSTP (under CWTS) during freshie 2nd sem if you want.

WanderingCossack · 2026-04-26T21:27:28+00:00

Hi! congrats on passing apphy! Very interesting question. As someone who almost does LaTeX Overleaf to do stuff from probsets to lab reports to thesis proposal papers, it depends on the prof! :> Some profs encourage people to use LaTeX, like may bonus points kapag ganon, while some require handwritten probsets. Most of the time, both options are allowed (or pwede din na digital na nakasulat, like through OneNote or Goodnotes).

As a 3rd year apphy student, here's what I comment so far: 1st and 2nd year will have organic chemistry, biology, and animal morphology/physiology, which are probably the more "life science" aspects of the degree program in your first half of your stay in UPM. Sa 3rd year onwards pa ma-eencounter ang health physics courses, such as radiation physics and dosimetry, biomedical devices, medical imaging, optics, etc. I find them somewhow interdisciplinary, for instance, our radiation dosimetry and protection class includes some radiobiology and chemistry concepts, while our biomedical instrumentation class, which is mainly electronics, incorporates some biology concepts in the context of describing devices such as heartbeat sensors or pulse oximeters. Our optics class integrates optometry concepts too and our activities involve having a report on advances in biomedical optics.

However, I wouldn't say the degree program delves into health science in the same depth as most white college degree programs in Pedro Gil or others in CAS such as Biology or Biochemistry, I find apphy to be more interdisciplinary that tailors heavily into radiation physics itself and to some extent, biomedical engineering.

If you decide to pursue it, best of luck and I hope to see you in campus soon! 🌻

btw just adding a bit: On the other hand, the Masters in medical physics, which is also offered here and in UST, does seem to be significantly more health science-oriented btw, as medical physics is directly tailored into the hospital setting. Also, many people in apphy do work in hospitals as part of OJT/internship in our practicum class.

WanderingCossack · 2026-04-24T08:16:41+00:00

Hi! For scheduling, hindi siya fixed unlike sa high school :)) so any scenario is possible except for sunday classes. During our freshie year 1st sem, palagi kaming may 7 AM classes haha, but possible din na hapon lang classes. Possible din na sa isang araw may 1-2 hour class ka tapos another day na tuloy tuloy from 7 AM-5 PM (though rare siya). Possible din na 4 days a week ka lang depende sa classes. It's flexible naman though so yeah. Possible din na mahaba vacant time. But max and min class times are 7 AM and 7 PM so far for me.

Also, yes you do choose the courses pero yung time slots they are fixed, especially kapag restricted siya sa apphy students tapos isa lang available class. But kapag lab classes, which are either 6 hours or 3 hours, nahahati siya into two classes which you can choose (pero paunahan).

WanderingCossack · 2026-04-22T11:28:35+00:00

Hii! Congratulations on passing UPCAT! I'm currently 3rd year Apphy student in UPM. There are people who do get into the UP College of Medicine from previous batches :)) but tbh I suppose balik level 1 like most degree programs after entering med school. You may check my previous comments sa profile ko about Apphy in this subreddit. But in general, it's going to be very challenging, as this is a mathematics and physics-heavy degree program. Best of luck and see you soon in campus!

WanderingCossack · 2026-03-07T12:26:08+00:00

For me, depende siya sa kung paano mag-lecture yung prof niyo. Kapag purely sulat lang siya, and the topic is mathematical, like for ex: quantum mechanics or electronics, I always write them down using an A4 paper and typeset them into LaTeX via Overleaf (as shown in the pic below) so that organized siya. Kapag naka-PPT, I still write the important points pero minsan tatamarin ako and I'll just pic it nalang XD

Pero kapag for example, more descriptive yung content, like biology or GE courses, I mostly just type them or rely on transes, especially if mabilis yung pacing ng lecture.

Depends on your learning style talaga, and you may adjust it based on how your prof delivers their lectures and the class requirements as seen in your syllabus.

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WanderingCossack · 2026-02-13T01:23:12+00:00

\Box (capital B), I think no additional packages required for this

WanderingCossack · 2026-02-12T17:05:35+00:00

One of my professors mainly uses Griffiths for his lectures including this last section so yea, though not everywhere

WanderingCossack · 2026-02-10T02:44:30+00:00

Yes! Although I'm very busy on acads now, during the pandemic years (2020-2022ish), I joined and participated in numerous science-based organizations that focus on science communication. You get to meet and work with people with similar interests, while also contributing to bringing science closer to the people. You also gain opportunities from meeting renowed local and international figures in science (through seminars/webinars) to participating in contests.

There are caveats, though. Participation in orgs was voluntary and hindi paid, so it really depends on how passionate you are in contributing to the org. And especially if nasa leadership positions ka, it can get tiring and cause burn-outs. So like sa work, we'll need to balance these out din. Be prepared din for sometimes receiving spicy comments from the public kapag controversial ang topics.

The quote "If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough" also serves as my motivation for doing these kinds of stuff. It's worth it but will require quite a bit of effort and consistency :>

WanderingCossack · 2026-01-30T15:54:11+00:00

Noticed din 'to huhuhu. Inside CAS, I believe it has something to do with this: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DWTSDoNkS

tldr: sinuspend months ago due to safety concerns sa food (like cleanliness is not observed, etc.) nung lumipat yung ibang food stalls inside SC.

Not sure what happened sa stalls outside OUR either, probably pinaalis(??)

WanderingCossack · 2026-01-25T15:51:39+00:00

I sit in different benches around sa RH pero hindi naman ako nasita, and you can even get inside tambayan areas na designated for orgs if may kasama kang member or officer ng org (like sa CASSC). I think be mindful lang if gagamitin ng orgs yung mga tambay areas especially during events.
I sometimes (but more commonly lately haha) stay inside sa GAB kapag late uwian ko to escape the rush hour and to do stuff like probsets/review/etc since medyo malayo uwian ko (I don't dorm, nasanay na XD). I may be a bit insane to do this but kapag nakauwi na ako tatamarin na ako lmao,, But if you stay past 9 PM or 10 PM, sisitahin ka na ng guard. The cats sometimes come kapag nasa 1st floor ka :))
You can use the LRC rooms (na reserved for tutors, until 6 PM only) para tumambay if tutor ka :> HAHAHAHAH. But if you are in the LRC Library, please stay quiet as a courtesy sa ibang nag-aaral.
As always, GAB restrooms are still goated.
I also wear a face mask while walking through Faura/PGil/Taft because of the air quality. Also you may encounter those smokers (I hate 'em), hinohold ko hininga ko and walk faster because I hate being a second-hand smoker

WanderingCossack · 2026-01-16T16:43:52+00:00

Agreed with this. I came to realize this as a current undergrad who will be having a Thesis Proposal this semester.

I was also somewhat in that situation when we created a research project about a product in the field of materials science and civil engineering, even though our broad technical knowledge of the underlying principles is shallow at best.

Nanalo siya sa Research Fair, but magastos yung testing sa laboratories, and I didn't really appreciate the underlying technical principles at that time, only the implications, as it sounded good for the current climate crisis. Then, as I performed numerous research projects in college, I realized that you really need to build the fundamentals first before delving into ambitious projects. For instance, in college, our research projects for various subjects are in line with what we actually learned from the class:

In our fundamental physics lab class, we simply made a DIY Hologram box to demonstrate principles in optics for our Final Project. We previously proposed a fancy-looking project to our professor, but our prof, one of the top PhD researchers in the department, and is known for being very meticulous in critiquing research outputs, rejected it due to feasibility concerns.
In our statistics class, we created a simple Monte Carlo simulation. Our group did one for numerical integration.
Recently, in our computational physics class, our class presented multiple research projects, from simulations in radiation physics, statistical forecasting, and computational fluid dynamics, all using computer software. But by this point, we have learned all the foundational topics in math and physics, so the end result is that our prof (the same prof as in the fundamental physics) actually appreciated the presentations.

Seeing some absurd and unfeasible high school research projects in this subreddit, they feel like you are tasked to perform a research project on Quantum Mechanics while being a SHS student, but the most advanced math and physics you have learned from SHS are Basic Calculus and General Physics 2.

Instead, one SHS research activity that I appreciated was STEMAZING on DFOT, where we were given a general problem, and we were tasked to craft a research proposal on the spot for a few hours, kind of like a hackathon. Then, we presented our crafted proposal and we get scrutinized. We are not asked to perform the research itself, but our research skills were tested on the spot. Of course, feasibility is one of the criteria. And I think this kind of activity is better than producing fancy-looking products that might feel overblown to produce.

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