by Mireya Hernandez
Daily Lobo
Women's attractiveness depends on their fertility, according to a study by psychology student Brent Jordan.
Jordan tracked the amount of tips dancers at TD's Showclub received throughout their menstrual cycles.
The dancers made the most money when they were ovulating.
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Jordan displayed his research at a symposium Monday in the SUB, where students presented their projects to classmates, professors and the community.
The goal of the symposium was to expose students to the academic community and help them understand the importance of research, said Marla Wyche-Hall, event
coordinator.
"We're a research institution," Wyche-Hall said. "This allows the UNM community to see what great work these students are doing. It enhances their knowledge of a wide array of projects and allows students to think outside the box with new research."
The event featured performances along with academic and oral presentations.
About 50 people participated in the symposium.
The event was a chance for students in Freshman Academic Choices and the Research Service Learning Program to display their work.
Launched in September, the research program uses community involvement to help students apply classroom concepts in real-world situations.
Topics ranged from terrorism to rheumatoid arthritis.
Three cash prizes will be awarded next week after the entries are judged by professors.
One study found that a mother's temperament can indicate her likelihood to drink during pregnancy, which leads to fetal alcohol
syndrome.
Conducted by students Krystle Apodaca and Brandi Proctor, the research could help health care providers treat patients who are likely to drink.
"The implications are huge," Proctor said. "If you know certain personality traits, you can give them stronger intervention and help them not to drink."
Jordan said he participated in the symposium because it is good practice for students interested in research careers.
"I want to go to grad school, so having a presentation like this sets the groundwork for future research," he said.
Wyche-Hall said she liked the variety of projects.
"You're not going to see the same project in the same approach," she said. "One of our goals is to expose students to a wide array of approaches and enhance their knowledge."
