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TMRI STEM Adventure Travel 2027
Exploring nature in its most extraordinary moments and places. Talcott Mountain Research Institute (TMRI)’s STEM Adventure Travel programs extend our mission as a pioneering STEM institution—one where education, research, and outreach inspire and empower advanced and curious learners—beyond the classroom and into the world itself. These journeys pair rigorous scientific content with direct experience, inviting…
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TMA Students Excel in 2026 Science Fair & History Day Competitions
In March 2026, Talcott Mountain Academy (TMA) seventh- and eighth-grade students participated in the Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair and Connecticut History Day, two competitions in which TMA students take part each year. Their projects reflected strong curiosity, thoughtful research, and a commitment to excellence, earning recognition at the regional and state levels. Connecticut Science…
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Dr. Jay White Named Resident Lecturer in Manhattan for Lectures on Tap
(Avon, CT – April 7, 2026) – Packed rooms. Big questions. A city that never sleeps and never sits still. Over the past year in Manhattan, Dr. Jay White has been quietly building something special: an audience drawn to science not as abstraction but as a way of seeing, feeling, and making sense of the…
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Talcott Mountain Research Institute Celebrates Draper Prize Laureate and Alumnus Eric Fossum, Announces May 12 Inaugural “On the Shoulders of Giants” Lecture
(Avon, CT — March 4, 2026) — Talcott Mountain Research Institute (TMRI) proudly celebrates Dartmouth College Professor Eric R. Fossum, Ph.D., for receiving the 2026 Charles Stark Draper Prize, widely regarded as engineering’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize. A Connecticut native and alumnus of Talcott Mountain Science Center, Dr. Fossum will return to the Mountain…
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Meet Linda C. Ivany: Talcott Alumna and STEM Leader
This article is an excerpt from the Winter 2026 Talcott Continuum newsletter. Download the full newsletter. Linda C. Ivany, PhD, Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Syracuse University, credits her early experiences at Talcott Mountain Science Center (TMSC) with shaping her career and her love of discovery. Linda began…
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Talcott Lightning: Relaunching a Robotics Legacy
This article is an excerpt from the Winter 2026 Talcott Continuum newsletter. Download the full newsletter. Talcott Mountain Science Center’s robotics team, Talcott Lightning, has a long history, with trophies dating back to the 1990s and early 2000s, but few in the years between. Over the past two years, led by Dhiren Dommeti, Computer Science…
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Talcott Mountain Research Institute: Building What’s Next
This article is an excerpt from the Winter 2026 Talcott Continuum newsletter. Download the full newsletter. Last fall, we announced the launch of the Talcott Mountain Research Institute (TMRI). Today, we are pleased to share that the vision is already taking shape in meaningful and exciting ways. TMRI 2026 Summer Program Applications are now open…
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Curiosity in Action: TMA Science Fair 2026
This article is an excerpt from the Winter 2026 Talcott Continuum newsletter. Download the full newsletter. Talcott Mountain Academy (TMA) students brought energy and creativity to the annual Science Fair on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Across every grade, they showcased careful observation, creative problem-solving, and hands-on experimentation. Projects spanned chemistry, life science, earth science, social…
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Introducing New Members of the Talcott Team
This article is an excerpt from the Winter 2026 Talcott Continuum newsletter. Download the full newsletter. Talcott Mountain Science Center, Academy, & Research Institute is excited to welcome three new members to our team this year. Each brings unique skills and experiences to support our students, families, and staff. Get to know Lia, Peyton, and…
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The Mountain in Winter, The Mission in Motion
This article is an excerpt from the Winter 2026 Talcott Continuum newsletter. Download the full newsletter. There is a unique stillness that has settled over our campus this winter. While the view from the top of Talcott Mountain is usually our hallmark, those of you local to our region know that the ridgeline is currently tucked…
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