About the Institute
We are a group of scientists passionate about science communication and unconventional ideas. The Idea Nurturing Institute (TINI) has been created to popularize science among the general public, help teachers and educators talk about science in a more engaging way, and be an incubator for bold scientific ideas of aspiring scientists.
Science Communication
We are promoting scientific exchange by organizing science communication events, science comedy shows, and communication workshops around conferences or as standalone events. Visit our events section to see where you can meet us next!
Idea nurturing
We aid talented students in developing their research ideas. We ask critical questions and help searching for answers, provide lab space and infrastructure for initial experiments and help gather funding. We might be even sending your findings up into space!
Our initiatives
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TAP Scientific Theater
The Awesome Potatos were established in 2015 by Veli. Around 60 scientists and artists has participated in the project so far.
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Science-Com events
Series of science communication / Science comedy shows featuring established and early career scientists and very demanding audience.
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AI Edu Initiative
AI edu initiative launched in 2023 when the new hype caused by chatGPT consumed the whole world.
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Space Potato
Laura’s dream project is to clone cosmic radiation-response genes into a potato. Help us make it happen!
Who we are
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dr. Veli Vural Uslu
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dr. Magdalena Szczygieł-Buchner