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to invent tomorrow
Fuel Your Child’s Passion for STEM
Year-round, hands-on learning for students in grades K-8
Welcome to the Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy, where students in grades K-8 embark on a thrilling journey of discovery and learning! Let us nurture your child’s passion for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through hands-on learning in one or more of the following programs:
Talcott Mountain Academy — Where K-8 gifted and talented students thrive in a fun, challenging and supportive environment. With a full curriculum, differentiated instruction, and passionate teaching staff, students learn to ask questions, find answers, and unlock their full potential.
STEM Programs at Talcott Mountain — Encourage learning year-round with Talcott’s Summer of STEM Adventures, and Saturday & School Vacation programs for students in grades K-8. Talcott’s carefully crafted programs spark your child’s innate sense of curiosity with hands-on experiments and creative learning inspired by science and our mountaintop campus. As a result, they’re fully engaged in the learning process which helps them develop their teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Ultimately, children realize that learning is fun, and they develop a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. Learn more about upcoming programs that will empower your child to reach new heights in their academic and personal growth!
What’s happening on the mountain
🎷✨ Science meets sound at Talcott Together 2025: TMSCA’s annual reunion & fundraiser, Friday, May 30, 2025 at the University of Hartford.
Join us for a mind-expanding, one-of-a-kind experience as theoretical physicist and jazz saxophonist Dr. Stephon Alexander takes the stage with his multimedia presentation, The Jazz of Physics — a fascinating fusion of music, cosmology, and the mysteries of the universe. 🌌🎶
If you’ve never thought of the Big Bang and John Coltrane in the same breath… you will after this night.
🎟️ Don’t miss out! Early bird tickets are on sale now — grab yours before April 24:
🔗 https://talcottscience.org/talcotttogether2025
#talcottscience #thejazzofphysics #scienceandmusic #uhart
🎷✨ Science meets sound at Talcott Together 2025: TMSCA’s annual reunion & fundraiser, Friday, May 30, 2025 at the University of Hartford.
Join us for a mind-expanding, one-of-a-kind experience as theoretical physicist and jazz saxophonist Dr. Stephon Alexander takes the stage with his multimedia presentation, The Jazz of Physics — a fascinating fusion of music, cosmology, and the mysteries of the universe. 🌌🎶
If you’ve never thought of the Big Bang and John Coltrane in the same breath… you will after this night.
🎟️ Don’t miss out! Early bird tickets are on sale now — grab yours before April 24:
🔗 https://talcottscience.org/talcotttogether2025
#talcottscience #thejazzofphysics #scienceandmusic #uhart
🌊🦀 Deep sea discovery in action!
This week, our students explored the mysteries of the deep sea and learned all about horseshoe crabs — which aren’t actually crabs at all! 🕷️
Horseshoe crabs are arachnids, related to scorpions and spiders. And just like scorpions, they glow a greenish-blue under a blacklight! ✨
Students designed and decorated their own glowing horseshoe crabs using highlighters — and watched them light up under blacklight! 🔦🌟
They also learned the difference between this cool glow (called fluorescence) and bioluminescence — the ability of creatures like fireflies and anglerfish to produce their own light. 🔥🐟
What an amazing way to combine art, science, and a little bit of glow-in-the-dark magic! 🌟🖍️🦑
#HandsOnLearning #DeepSeaDiscovery #ScienceIsFun #TalcottScience #STEMeducation
🌊🦀 Deep sea discovery in action!
This week, our students explored the mysteries of the deep sea and learned all about horseshoe crabs — which aren’t actually crabs at all! 🕷️
Horseshoe crabs are arachnids, related to scorpions and spiders. And just like scorpions, they glow a greenish-blue under a blacklight! ✨
Students designed and decorated their own glowing horseshoe crabs using highlighters — and watched them light up under blacklight! 🔦🌟
They also learned the difference between this cool glow (called fluorescence) and bioluminescence — the ability of creatures like fireflies and anglerfish to produce their own light. 🔥🐟
What an amazing way to combine art, science, and a little bit of glow-in-the-dark magic! 🌟🖍️🦑
#HandsOnLearning #DeepSeaDiscovery #ScienceIsFun #TalcottScience #STEMeducation
🤝 Forging new relationships is important to TMSCA, and we’re excited to share a recent highlight! Our Director of Science & Innovation, Dr. Jay White, was invited to a special UNESCO event celebrating the upcoming release of the 2025 Global Education Monitoring Report. 🌎
Held in Manhattan, "Mother Nature in the Bardo" brought together artists, strategists, and UNESCO officials to explore the intersection of art, culture, education, and the environment. Dr. White had the opportunity to join event organizer Everard Findlay and Brown University`s Dr. Stephon Alexander — who we’re thrilled to announce will also join us for Talcott Together ’25!
👏 We’re proud to be part of these important conversations
Purchase Tickets for Talcott Together ➡️ https://talcottscience.org/talcotttogether2025/
Exhibit Details:
https://blackbookpresents.com/exhibitions/mother-nature-in-the-bardo/
#TalcottScience #STEMeducation #UNESCO #EducationInnovation
🤝 Forging new relationships is important to TMSCA, and we’re excited to share a recent highlight! Our Director of Science & Innovation, Dr. Jay White, was invited to a special UNESCO event celebrating the upcoming release of the 2025 Global Education Monitoring Report. 🌎
Held in Manhattan, "Mother Nature in the Bardo" brought together artists, strategists, and UNESCO officials to explore the intersection of art, culture, education, and the environment. Dr. White had the opportunity to join event organizer Everard Findlay and Brown University`s Dr. Stephon Alexander — who we’re thrilled to announce will also join us for Talcott Together ’25!
👏 We’re proud to be part of these important conversations
Purchase Tickets for Talcott Together ➡️ https://talcottscience.org/talcotttogether2025/
Exhibit Details:
https://blackbookpresents.com/exhibitions/mother-nature-in-the-bardo/
#TalcottScience #STEMeducation #UNESCO #EducationInnovation
😰 Wondering what to do with your kids NEXT Week?
📢 Good news — we still have a few spots left for our April Programs!
Don`t miss out — give your K-8 student an unforgettable science adventure:
🦖 Dinosaurs! | Grades K-2
✨ Reach for the Stars | Grades 3-5
🧪 DNA Detectives | Grades 6-8
📅 April 14–17 (Monday–Thursday)
🎟️ Spots are filling quickly — register today! Registration ends Sunday 4/13 @ midnight.
🔗 https://talcottscience.org/events/
#SpringBreak #ScienceCamp #TalcottScience #HandsOnLearning
😰 Wondering what to do with your kids NEXT Week?
📢 Good news — we still have a few spots left for our April Programs!
Don`t miss out — give your K-8 student an unforgettable science adventure:
🦖 Dinosaurs! | Grades K-2
✨ Reach for the Stars | Grades 3-5
🧪 DNA Detectives | Grades 6-8
📅 April 14–17 (Monday–Thursday)
🎟️ Spots are filling quickly — register today! Registration ends Sunday 4/13 @ midnight.
🔗 https://talcottscience.org/events/
#SpringBreak #ScienceCamp #TalcottScience #HandsOnLearning
🚨 WE`RE HIRING! 🚨
Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy is looking for a passionate and tech-savvy Computer Science/Technology Instructor & IT Specialist to join our innovative team. Help us inspire the next generation of young thinkers and tinkerers through hands-on K-8 instruction in robotics, coding, and computer science—while also supporting our campus-wide tech needs.
Know someone who’d be a great fit? Learn more and apply at TalcottScience.org 💻🛰️✨ #STEMeducation #CTjobs #EdTech #JoinOurTeam #talcottscience
🚨 WE`RE HIRING! 🚨
Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy is looking for a passionate and tech-savvy Computer Science/Technology Instructor & IT Specialist to join our innovative team. Help us inspire the next generation of young thinkers and tinkerers through hands-on K-8 instruction in robotics, coding, and computer science—while also supporting our campus-wide tech needs.
Know someone who’d be a great fit? Learn more and apply at TalcottScience.org 💻🛰️✨ #STEMeducation #CTjobs #EdTech #JoinOurTeam #talcottscience
🌸 TMSCA Spring Homeschool Programs have officially begun! 🌸
We had an amazing start, spotting hundreds of springtails gathered on a rock! 🪨✨
Springtails are tiny arthropods in the Class Collembola, Order Poduromorpha. They have adorable chunky bodies, short legs, and a special jumping mechanism called a furcula. While they mostly crawl across rocks and soil, if startled, they can spring into the air with impressive speed! 🚀
Springtails love gathering in groups, especially in moist areas. Don’t worry — they’re completely harmless and don’t bite! 🐾
If you spot some on your next nature walk, grab a magnifying glass and take a closer look. Their lively antics are sure to make you smile! 😍🔍
#TMSCA #HomeschoolPrograms #SpringAdventures #NatureExplorers #TalcottScience #HandsOnLearning
🌸 TMSCA Spring Homeschool Programs have officially begun! 🌸
We had an amazing start, spotting hundreds of springtails gathered on a rock! 🪨✨
Springtails are tiny arthropods in the Class Collembola, Order Poduromorpha. They have adorable chunky bodies, short legs, and a special jumping mechanism called a furcula. While they mostly crawl across rocks and soil, if startled, they can spring into the air with impressive speed! 🚀
Springtails love gathering in groups, especially in moist areas. Don’t worry — they’re completely harmless and don’t bite! 🐾
If you spot some on your next nature walk, grab a magnifying glass and take a closer look. Their lively antics are sure to make you smile! 😍🔍
#TMSCA #HomeschoolPrograms #SpringAdventures #NatureExplorers #TalcottScience #HandsOnLearning
🎉 Announcing Our CSW 2025 Honorees! 🎉
We`re thrilled to share that our upper suite students have earned 12 awards in the prestigious Connecticut Student Writers (CSW) competition! With nearly 2,000 K-12 students participating, this is a huge accomplishment! 🏆
🏅 Platinum, Gold, Silver & Honorable Mentions 🏅
Winners will be published in the CSW magazine and honored at UConn, Storrs, in May.
✨Congratulations to our TMA students – Raji, Nikhil, Sheldon, Preston, Dean, Arya, Jane, Oliver, Huntington , William & Anders. ✨
#TalcottScience #ProudMoment #TMSCA #HandsOnLearning #StudentSuccess
🎉 Announcing Our CSW 2025 Honorees! 🎉
We`re thrilled to share that our upper suite students have earned 12 awards in the prestigious Connecticut Student Writers (CSW) competition! With nearly 2,000 K-12 students participating, this is a huge accomplishment! 🏆
🏅 Platinum, Gold, Silver & Honorable Mentions 🏅
Winners will be published in the CSW magazine and honored at UConn, Storrs, in May.
✨Congratulations to our TMA students – Raji, Nikhil, Sheldon, Preston, Dean, Arya, Jane, Oliver, Huntington , William & Anders. ✨
#TalcottScience #ProudMoment #TMSCA #HandsOnLearning #StudentSuccess
April Fools! 🎭 The Pre-Calculus students were thrilled to have just one homework problem… until they realized nobody got it right! 😱 But with teamwork, some colorful whiteboard strategy, and a little perseverance, they cracked the code. Lesson learned: sometimes, the trickiest problems are the most fun! 😂
#AprilFools #MathMindGames #TeamworkWins #HandsOnLearning #TMSCA #TalcottScience #ProudMoment
April Fools! 🎭 The Pre-Calculus students were thrilled to have just one homework problem… until they realized nobody got it right! 😱 But with teamwork, some colorful whiteboard strategy, and a little perseverance, they cracked the code. Lesson learned: sometimes, the trickiest problems are the most fun! 😂
#AprilFools #MathMindGames #TeamworkWins #HandsOnLearning #TMSCA #TalcottScience #ProudMoment