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Laura van Leeuwen is a Researcher and Teacher at the Freudenthal Institute within Utrecht University's Faculty of Science, specializing in Science Education. She is affiliated with the Department of Science Education, focusing on physics curriculum development and radiation safety training. Her contact details include the email l.vanleeuwen1@uu.nl and the Buys Ballot Building at Princetonplein 5, Utrecht.
Her research interests center on practical science education, particularly in ionizing radiation, emphasizing hands-on learning and public science communication. She contributes to curriculum development and laboratory instruction, ensuring accessibility and safety in educational physics experiments.
Laura's recent publication, Fifty years of mobile Ionizing Radiation Practicals (2023), highlights trends in experimental education and teacher training. This work explores the evolution of radiation safety exercises in academic settings, addressing their role in public science engagement and curriculum innovation.