Our society has negative gender stereotypes for both men and women. These notions can be detrimental to an individual’s development and happiness, as well as society’s advancement.

In particular, there’s little encouragement and interest among young women to seek STEM related careers. This lack of enthusiasm is often times a response to persistent gender bias, such as the notion that women are inferior in male dominated fields, like science. 

NOVA is a project that unites women and creates lasting bonds. These relationships are defined by the love for STEM and the resilience to pursue hard to accomplish dreams.

We Encourage girls in Middle School to be interested in STEM and overcome their inner struggles.

We aim to Create resources for teachers and parents so they can support their scientifically inclined girls without gender bias and become role models

We will Include girls in science programs, that emphasize female empowerment and role models, in order to create optimal peer and role model dynamics.

My name is Carmen Zagazeta. I'm a designer, photographer and technology enthusiast. I live in Sacrament, CA with my husband and two children.

I studied advertising at PUCP in Perú, which is where I'm from. I am currently working towards my Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. This site is dedicated to my Master's Thesis Journey.