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Building the Future, Together
This article is an excerpt from the Summer 2026 Talcott Continuum newsletter. Read the full newsletter here. As the lush green of early summer blankets Talcott Mountain and we head into the warmth of July, it provides a wonderful vantage point to look back on a season of incredible activity and growth on the ridge.…
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The Last Place I Learned Anything: Bryce Adelstein Lelbach’s Talcott Journey
This article is an excerpt from the Summer 2026 Talcott Continuum newsletter. Read the full newsletter here. Bryce Adelstein Lelbach did not have a computer at home until he was 12 years old. Today, he is a Principal Software Engineer at NVIDIA and the recipient of Talcott Mountain Science Center, Academy, & Research Institute’s 2026 Young…
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Congratulations, Dean Raptis: TMA 2026 Graduate
This article is an excerpt from the Summer 2026 Talcott Continuum newsletter. Read the full newsletter here. This year, Talcott Mountain Academy (TMA) proudly celebrates graduate Dean Raptis. Since joining TMA as a sixth grader, Dean has embraced the Academy’s spirit of curiosity and exploration, pursuing interests across a remarkable range of disciplines. Throughout his time…
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Talcott Together 2026 Raises Over $100,000
This article is an excerpt from the Summer 2026 Talcott Continuum newsletter. Read the full newsletter here. On Friday, May 29, members of the Talcott community gathered at the Farmington Polo Club for Talcott Together 2026, an evening dedicated to celebrating the people, experiences, and opportunities that make Talcott extraordinary. We are grateful to share that,…
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Talcott Mountain Research Institute Hosts Inaugural On the Shoulders of Giants Lecture Featuring Dr. Eric Fossum
This article is an excerpt from the Summer 2026 Talcott Continuum newsletter. Read the full newsletter here. Watch the highlights reel here. On Tuesday, May 13, 2026, the Talcott Mountain Science Center, Academy, & Research Institute welcomed students, families, educators, STEM professionals, and community members for the inaugural “On the Shoulders of Giants” (OSG) Lecture…
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Talcott Mountain Research Institute Receives Petit Family Foundation Grant to Support STEM Research & Education
The Talcott Mountain Research Institute (TMRI) is honored to receive a generous grant from the Petit Family Foundation in support of its STEM research and education initiatives. This funding will help expand opportunities for students to engage in advanced scientific research, collaborate with mentors, and participate in innovative educational experiences designed to inspire the next…
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TMSC’s Spring 2026 Homeschool Program Sparks STEM Discovery
This semester, Talcott Mountain Science Center (TMSC) welcomed homeschool students ages 6-13 for another engaging season of STEM exploration through its Spring 2026 Homeschool Program. Running Fridays from March 20 through May 8, the six-week program combined discussion, guided tutorials, and hands-on learning to help students deepen their understanding of science and technology while fostering…
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Get to Know the Faculty Research Mentors Behind TMRI’s Summer Program
This summer, students participating in the inaugural Talcott Mountain Research Institute (TMRI) Summer Program will engage in STEM research, working alongside scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and educators who are actively shaping their fields. Beginning July 6, 2026, the four-week immersive summer experience will bring together advanced high school students and Faculty Research Mentors for hands-on research,…
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TMA Student Dean Raptis Leads Pre-Algebra Lesson
At Talcott Mountain Academy (TMA), students are encouraged to explore their interests and learn from one another. Recently, 8th grader Dean Raptis stepped into the role of guest lecturer during a Pre-Algebra class, leading a lesson for his peers with confidence and enthusiasm. The lesson was both engaging and academically rigorous, and students loved the…
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TMA Students Recognized at 2026 CSW UConn Writing & Art Competition
Talcott Mountain Academy (TMA) is proud to celebrate our students who received recognition at the 2026 Connecticut Student Writers (CSW) Magazine and Contest, hosted by the Connecticut Writing Project at UConn. This competition invites K-12 students to submit original writing and art, with selected works published in the CSW Magazine. This year, several TMA students…
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