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Talcott Mountain Science Center Receives $1.7 Million NASA Investment to Advance STEM Education in Connecticut
Media Contact: Jay White, Principal Investigator jwhite@tmsc.org Federal funding will transform TMSC’s planetarium and observatory and establish a new data science laboratory AVON, Conn. — September 17, 2026 — Talcott Mountain Science Center for Student Involvement, Inc. (TMSC) has received a $1.7 million federal investment through NASA to expand opportunities for Connecticut students to engage…
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Talcott Mountain Science Center, Academy, & Research Institute Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Trustees
AVON, Conn. — September 1, 2026 — Talcott Mountain Science Center, Academy, & Research Institute (Talcott) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Trustees: Bryce Adelstein Lelbach and Cristina Dieguez-Kuo. Together, they bring a wealth of expertise in technology, education, fundraising, and nonprofit leadership that will help advance…
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MacArthur Fellow and National Medal of Science Recipient Keivan Stassun to Explore Neurodiversity and Scientific Discovery at Talcott Mountain
AVON, Conn. — August 18, 2026 — Talcott Mountain Research Institute (TMRI) will welcome acclaimed scientist Keivan G. Stassun, Ph.D., to Talcott Mountain on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, for its On the Shoulders of Giants (OSG) Lecture Series. A 2024 MacArthur Fellow and 2025 recipient of the National Medal of Science, Dr. Stassun will explore…
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Talcott Mountain Science Center, Academy, & Research Institute Appoints Dr. Corinne Green as Dean of Talcott Mountain Academy
AVON, Conn. — August 13, 2026 — Talcott Mountain Science Center, Academy, & Research Institute (Talcott) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Corinne Green as Dean of Talcott Mountain Academy. A leader in gifted education with experience spanning research, teaching, and school leadership, Dr. Green brings a deep understanding of advanced learners and…
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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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