Siklab: the Research Ignition
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SIKLAB: The Research Ignition is a culminating event that highlights and celebrates outstanding student research across disciplines, including Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STREAM), Filipino, English, and Advanced Science. Through this platform, students showcase research that advances academic inquiry, addresses real-world challenges, and aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Rooted in the Lasallian mission of critical inquiry and transformative learning, SikLAB encourages a culture of rigorous research, innovation, and social responsibility. Participants will present their studies through interactive displays, research presentations, and prototype demonstrations, emphasizing how evidence-based research can drive meaningful solutions and societal impact.
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Event Scope
SikLAB features both a Research Spotlight (non-competitive research showcase) and a Research Competition (graded presentations and prototype demonstrations).
Participants
Students from Advanced Science, STREAM, Robotics, Filipino, and English subject areas, as nominated by their respective subject teachers.
Entry Selection
Teachers of the relevant subject areas of each section will select one (1) outstanding research entry to represent the section in the competition. Non-competing entries from Advanced Science and Hybrid Research Exchange students will participate in the Research Spotlight.
Advanced Science students and Hybrid Research Exchange Program students will present in the Research Spotlight (non-competing category).
Competition Entries will come from the following year and subject areas:
Subject teachers will select the best research output per section to represent the class. This file will be updated to announce the selected best research outputs.
Non-Competition Entries (Research Spotlight) will come from the following year and subject areas or programs:
The presentations will be viewed by the audience from their respective classrooms. Presenters will use the following venues:
Presentation Guidelines for Competing Teams
Presentation Guidelines for Competing Teams
Content
Presenters must be able to highlight the research problem, significance of the study, research questions and objective, methodology, results and recommendations.
Format
Participants must prepare a 5-minute presentation using this Canva deck template (LINK) . Presenters are allowed to use one cue card each during their presentation.
Prototype Demonstration (for Grades 8 and 9 only): Participants must be able to integrate 1-2 minutes to demonstrate a working or proof-of-concept prototype during their 5-minute presentation. The demonstration must clearly highlight the purpose, core components, and real-world application of the prototype.
Presenters
Two to three members should take part in the research presentation. Each research group should discern who should best take part in the live presentation on behalf of the group.
Order of Presentation
The order of presentations shall be alphabetical.
Submission of Presentation Deck
All links of Canva presentation decks must be shared in this Deck Submission File by 5:00 pm, May 20, 2025. Links must be shared to “Can View” with the following access level “Anyone from DLSU Official K-12 can access the design using this link.”
Q&A Session
After the presentation, students will engage in a 3-minute question-and-answer session with the judges. Presenters should be prepared to respond to a variety of queries about their research project.
Time Management
Presentations exceeding the allotted time will incur a 1-point deduction for every minute beyond the time limit.
Judging
Entries will be evaluated according to a set of rubrics focusing on research relevance, clarity, analysis, innovation, real-world application, and Q&A handling.
Judging Criteria (All Levels)
Additional Criterion for Grades 8 and 9 Only
Additional Criterion for Grades 8 and 9 Only
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