About
The Cognitive Coven is a youth-led informal journal that platforms research by anyone between the ages of 13-24, especially girls! This mainly relates to issues which affect women, girls and marginalized people. Contribute to us through the "Submit to Us" button. All levels of experience are welcome, including beginners or those interested in research who want to learn more!
Our goals
According to UNESCO data, less than 30% of researchers worldwide are women. This has many negative consequences for women, including gender data gaps and male-centric perspectives. With this project, we hope to spark an interest in STEM among young girls & women, as well as collect data about neglected & overlooked issues which affect us.
Back up people's experiences with social issues with empirical evidence so they're taken more seriously, which could be really helpful in coming up with solutions against them and advocating for them within our communities.
Girl Up Clubs associated with the Cognitive Coven: Girl Up Emirates, Girl Up TFL, Girl Up Nayaab & Girl Up International Women's Organization.
Our Team
Rachael Alatise
Researcher & Reviewer
Rachael is an undergraduate student who is medically inclined and passionate about using science and technology to solve significant global challenges such as gender inequality, female reproductive health issues, climate change etc. She is a young girl who desires to become an effective change maker. In her free time, she reads motivational books and plays board games. She is also a professional photographer in-training. She hopes to use her acquired and self-driven skills to help make the world a better place.
Anusha Asim
Founder, Researcher & Reviewer
Anusha is a Biology student who’s passionate about psychology, gender equality and economic equality. In her free time, she enjoys reading and writing. She's also a member of Girl Up Emirates and treasurer for the Venusian project, an initiative to promote sustainable fashion & reading. She hopes to pursue biomedical research and psychology in college to help fight against medical misogyny and thereby empower women.
Khushboo Agarwal
Social Media Manager
Khushboo(she/her) is a university student and a self driven individual who likes management, marketing and literature. She is currently the secretary of GirlUp Nayaab. She is passionate about making the world a gender neutral and empathetic place that's free from stereotypes. In her free time, you can find her reading a novel or eating pasta
Asya Tanyılmaz
PR Manager
Asya is a highschool student who is planning to study Biology. She has recently joined the GirlUp community. She is passionate about issues of global significance and wants to contribute to the world. In her free time, she enjoys reading and dancing. She hopes to live in a world where all people are treated equally.
Ekin Akman
Researcher
Ekin is a highschool student who is planning to study Biomedical Engineering. She is the founder of GirlUp TFL club . She is particularly interested in women advocacy in STEM and promoting better educational resources for people who are in need. In her free time she enjoys watching movies and playing volleyball.
Hassna Eman
Co-Head Graphic Designer
Hassna is a final-year Polymer Engineering student and Vice President of the girls empowering society at her university. She is determined to make a change in society by changing mindsets. She wants to be an academic researcher in her field and wants to pursue her welfare projects as well. She loves to play badminton, read fiction and explore new things and ideas more specifically scientific ideas. She also believes in the concept of giving back to society and women's empowerment.
Tabitha Ajayi
Graphic Designer
Tabitha is a 200 Level student of the department Water Resources and Environmental Engineering. She is passionate about Environmental sustainability and Gender Equality in STEM, she is determined to bring about a positive change. She likes to gain knowledge by unlearning and relearning. In her free time she loves to associate with people of like mindset.
Maryam Khan
Researcher & Graphic Designer
Maryam is a highschool student in the United States of America. She is an avid learner, and is very passionate about gender equality and women in STEM. She believes education is powerful, and aims to provide all girls with the opportunity to become whatever they want in life. She is currently a member of 2 GirlUp groups, and has been involved with GirlUp since 2020. She is a big dreamer and optimist. In her free time, she loves reading and you’ll most likely catch her goofing off.
Jehan Idsassi
Researcher
Jehan is currently a student in the Science & Technology Program at Eleanor Roosevelt High School. Her ambitions and goals are set towards being in the cognitive brain research field. She volunteers at Peer Tutors of Maryland where she tutors young children from grades 1 to 5 on mathematics. She also volunteers at a local hospital and library, working with children struggling to learn English through the Language Studies program. Jehan fluently knows 4 languages other than English. One of the many things she enjoys doing in her free time is taking photos. There is a certain peacefulness about photography and how you can capture the perfect moment.
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Archita A Murthy
Head Data Coordinator & Co-head Graphic Designer
Architha A Murthy is a graduate with a degree in Bachelors in Data Science. She is an aspirant of the public services and is currently undergoing learning experience as part of the GGI, Impact Lab. She is trying to pursue a career as part of the UN staff, because she believes in the role that it plays in ensuring that we live in a beautiful world. She also actively participates in the virtual conferences of the Girl Up community and the Asia World Model United Nations. She loves pilates, painting portraits and swimming.
Nandini Chauhan
Researcher
Nandini is a final year food technology student who is driven by science with an interest in business and entrepreneurship, determined to advance the future of food through food technology and conscious capitalism. Along with this, she actively participates and organizes events that are particularly based on women, health and empowerment.
Nandini has also taken the lead of her college society named Equal Opportunity Cell and Enabling Unit where she focuses on the content and technical aspects. She really enjoys adventure activities, gardening and spending time with her pets or playing musical instruments.