Latinas in Stem Archives - The Nueva Latina

The Nueva Latina at SXSW 2016!

March 31, 2016January 12, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez4 Comments

Come on in and stay a while!! Enjoy snapshots of my SXSW adventure!

Road to the Crown: Finding My Own Sasha Fierce

January 26, 2016January 12, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez12 Comments

It’s easy to post motivational pictures on Instagram. It’s easy to be THAT GIRL behind a computer screen. I strive to make my family, friends, and other women feel empowered. I know how hard it is to be self conscious and, sometimes, getting a little push from someone can make all the difference.

My Top 5 Favorite Podcasts

January 7, 2016January 12, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez28 Comments

I was on the plane getting ready to take off to Last Vegas this past November. One of my very best friends, Wendy, was sitting next to me. She was listening to something on her phone and seemed super into it. I assumed it was a song that she really liked, so I decided to […]

5 Ways to Organize Your Busy Life

September 2, 2015January 17, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez27 Comments

Life can get busy! With school, extracurriculars, and a never ending social calendar it’s hard to stay on track and on top of everything all the time. Getting and staying organized doesn’t have to be a hassle. Here are 5 ways to keep your busy life organized!

Hello Texas!!! A Recap of our Trip to Colombia and Upcoming Giveaway!

August 7, 2015October 22, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez14 Comments

The food was AMAZING! And super cheap. The conversion while we were there was $1 US = $2,800 Colombian Pesos (Or $2.80). We ate like royalty the whole time were there. Not only was the food cheap, but they also serve HUGE portions. I have found this to be true in Mexico as well, that the level of service is SO MUCH BETTER than it is here. People in Colombia are continually trying to see how you are and really trying to accommodate to you. Every place we ate at, we were treated like VIPs and that is something that I feel is lost sometimes in the United States.

Nos Vamos a Colombia! Meeting the Love of My Life and Getting Ready for Our First Big Trip

July 22, 2015October 22, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez18 Comments

I never understood that Colombians were “different” than us. We are Mexican, but my parents still exposed me to other Latin cultures and customs. In a way, I was always destined to meet a Colombian and fall in love with him, right? *winks*
Now, I am 3 days away from boarding a flight to Colombia. I am so excited and can’t wait to see what awaits us there! Julian has been there multiple times in his life (obviously), but this will be my first time visiting another country other than the US or Mexico.

Dear Donald Trump: Thank You

July 6, 2015January 17, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez51 Comments

As a Latina and a millennial, I realized how much POWER I have. Like my father, I am a Civil Engineer. I am active on social media. I also serve and hold officer positions on various volunteer boards, like both my parents. I have a blog where I can reach a broader audience on issues I find important. I have POWER to bring change through my work as an engineer and through my writing. When you go and make statements like the one you made about immigrants, it give me…us…the POWER to use it to bring consciousness on an issue that really needs to be resolved.

Thoughtful Thursday: This is a Man’s World

June 11, 2015January 17, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez4 Comments

Throughout my college career I was judged by the way I looked more than by how smart I actually was. It really took a toll on me during my third year and I felt like I couldn’t go on. Advisers and mentors I had all kept telling me, “Maybe engineering just isn’t for you”. On top of everything, I was one of few Latinas in my classes. Of course, all the Latina/os stuck together by joining organizations such as Pi Sigma Pi and SHPE. But, for a while, that wasn’t enough for me. I longed to be a man, just because it seemed like everything came easier for them.