Linda Van Keimpema, PhD

Linda Van Keimpema, PhD

Assistant teacher physics

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  • About me

    Freelance Science Communicator & Educator

  • Education

    • Technische Universiteit Delft / Delft University of Technology

      2009 - 2012
      Master of Science (MSc) Life Science and Technology
    • Imperial College London

      -
      Postgraduate Diploma University Learning and Teaching
    • The University of Western Australia

      2008 - 2008
      Honours class From lifeless to living
    • Technische Universiteit Delft / Delft University of Technology

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Life Science and Technology

      Included:-4 month internship at the Leiden University Medical Center (Studing two subunits of the INO80 complex and their role in DNA double strand break repair)

    • Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

      2010 - 2012
      Master of Science (MSc) Neuroscience

      Included:-9 month internship at the Leiden University Medical Center (studying the expression of the glucocorticoid receptor and its downstream effects in a cellular model of Huntington’s disease)-4 month internship at the Netherlands Institute of Neuroscience (studying the sex differences in the neurokinin B system in human post-mortem brain material)

    • Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

      2013 - 2019
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Molecular Neurosciences
  • Experience

    • Stichting Studieondersteuning Leiden (SSL)

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2013
      Assistant teacher physics

      Education of secondary school students to prepare for their final exam

    • Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

      Sept 2013 - Sept 2017
      • Guest Teacher

        Sept 2014 - Sept 2017
      • PHD Student

        Sept 2013 - Aug 2017
    • Kaplan International College London

      Jan 2018 - May 2020
      Module coordinator biology; teacher biology, physics, mathematics, statistics
    • Stairway

      Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
      Digital course content writer
    • Hands on Science

      Feb 2020 - now
      Science communicator
    • Imperial College London

      Aug 2020 - now
      • Evening class lecturer - Introduction to Science

        Jan 2020 - now
      • Digital Education Fellow

        Aug 2021 - Aug 2023
      • Strategic Teaching Fellow

        Aug 2020 - Aug 2021
    • Science Actually Podcast

      Jan 2021 - Aug 2023
      Founder and Producer

      A podcast by staff and students at Imperial College London. In each episode we interview Imperial’s experts to find answers to our burning questions.

    • Invisible Warrior SCD

      Mar 2021 - now
      Project Lead

      The Invisible Warrior project is an award-winning societal engagement project, designed to increase the understanding of sickle cell disease.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • "Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs" (BKO) - Dutch University Teaching Qualification

      Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam / VU
      Oct 2014
    • Fellow Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

      Advance HE
      Apr 2021
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Linda Van Keimpema, PhD
      Achievement Award (Invisible Warrior Team) for Excellence in Societal Engagement President’s Awards - Imperial College London Jul 2023 This award celebrates outstanding individuals who have taken the initiative to deliver high qualityengagement activities with the public, schools, community groups and/or patients, going above and beyond the expectations of their role. The panel commented: We recognise how every member of the team went above and beyond their regular role at Imperial to create awareness of Sickle Cell disease. Through the development of engagement resources, connecting with primary and secondary schools, and… Show more This award celebrates outstanding individuals who have taken the initiative to deliver high qualityengagement activities with the public, schools, community groups and/or patients, going above and beyond the expectations of their role. The panel commented: We recognise how every member of the team went above and beyond their regular role at Imperial to create awareness of Sickle Cell disease. Through the development of engagement resources, connecting with primary and secondary schools, and deliveringworkshops for patients and medical health professionals, the team has demonstrated thorough and high-quality engagement. These actions epitomise the values and impact Imperial is known for. Show less
    • Awarded to Linda Van Keimpema, PhD
      Leadership Award for Excellence in Societal Engagement President’s Awards - Imperial College London Jul 2023 This Award recognises individuals who have demonstrated an on-going commitment to societal engagement over time; bringing enthusiasm and innovation to this area and actively supportingother staff and students to get involved above and beyond what is expected of their jobrole. The panel commented: We recognise how your level of dedication and leadership has resulted in thedevelopment and continued growth of public engagement with sickle cell research atImperial College. Your kind… Show more This Award recognises individuals who have demonstrated an on-going commitment to societal engagement over time; bringing enthusiasm and innovation to this area and actively supportingother staff and students to get involved above and beyond what is expected of their jobrole. The panel commented: We recognise how your level of dedication and leadership has resulted in thedevelopment and continued growth of public engagement with sickle cell research atImperial College. Your kind and positive leadership has been echoed by yourcolleagues and collaborators and reflected in their achievements. Your actionsepitomise the values and impact Imperial is known for. Show less
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer at the London Science Museum for the Year of Engineering

      Issued by Science Museum Group on Apr 2018
      Science Museum GroupAssociated with Linda Van Keimpema, PhD
    • Volunteer at DevNeuro Academy: widening participation project

      Issued by King's College London on Jan 2018
      King's College LondonAssociated with Linda Van Keimpema, PhD
    • Role model for girls/women in science/technology

      Issued by VHTO Landelijk expertisebureau meisjes/vrouwen en bèta/techniek on Jan 2011
      VHTO Landelijk expertisebureau meisjes/vrouwen en bèta/techniekAssociated with Linda Van Keimpema, PhD
    • Mentor

      Issued by Ashford Place on Jan 2018
      Ashford PlaceAssociated with Linda Van Keimpema, PhD