
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 - 2012Master of Science (MSc) Life Science and Technology
Imperial College London
-Postgraduate Diploma University Learning and Teaching
The University of Western Australia
2008 - 2008Honours class From lifeless to living
Technische Universiteit Delft / Delft University of Technology
2005 - 2009Bachelor of Science (BSc) Life Science and TechnologyIncluded:-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 - 2012Master of Science (MSc) NeuroscienceIncluded:-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 - 2019Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Molecular Neurosciences
Experience
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Stichting Studieondersteuning Leiden (SSL)
Jan 2007 - Jan 2013Assistant teacher physicsEducation of secondary school students to prepare for their final exam

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Sept 2013 - Sept 2017Guest Teacher
Sept 2014 - Sept 2017PHD Student
Sept 2013 - Aug 2017

Kaplan International College London
Jan 2018 - May 2020Module coordinator biology; teacher biology, physics, mathematics, statistics
Stairway
Jan 2020 - Mar 2020Digital course content writer
Hands on Science
Feb 2020 - nowScience communicator
Imperial College London
Aug 2020 - nowEvening class lecturer - Introduction to Science
Jan 2020 - nowDigital Education Fellow
Aug 2021 - Aug 2023Strategic Teaching Fellow
Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

Science Actually Podcast
Jan 2021 - Aug 2023Founder and ProducerA 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 - nowProject LeadThe 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 / VUOct 2014
Fellow Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Advance HEApr 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Linda Van Keimpema, PhDAchievement 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, PhDLeadership 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
Associated with Linda Van Keimpema, PhDVolunteer at DevNeuro Academy: widening participation project
Issued by King's College London on Jan 2018
Associated with Linda Van Keimpema, PhDRole model for girls/women in science/technology
Issued by VHTO Landelijk expertisebureau meisjes/vrouwen en bèta/techniek on Jan 2011
Associated with Linda Van Keimpema, PhDMentor
Issued by Ashford Place on Jan 2018
Associated with Linda Van Keimpema, PhD
Languages
- neNederlands
- enEngels
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