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Talcott Mountain Research Institute Announces 2026 Faculty Research Mentors
The Talcott Mountain Research Institute (TMRI) has announced the Faculty Research Mentors for its inaugural Summer Program in 2026. The TMRI Summer Program is a four-week, immersive research experience for advanced high school students who are eager to engage deeply with STEM disciplines through mentored research. “Part of TMRI’s mission is to create an environment…
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Talcott Mountain Science Center, Academy & Research Institute Welcomes Dr. Ashley Y. Carpenter to Its Board
Talcott Mountain Science Center, Academy & Research Institute (Talcott) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new member to its Board of Trustees: Dr. Ashley Y. Carpenter. She joined the Board in August 2025 and brings exceptional expertise, leadership, and passion to advance Talcott’s mission as a pioneering STEM institution where education, research, and…
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Announcing the Talcott Mountain Research Institute
Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy (TMSCA) is proud to announce the launch of the Talcott Mountain Research Institute (TMRI). This new initiative builds on nearly sixty years of inspiring curiosity and advancing STEM education for kindergarten through 8th grade learners, expanding our mission into high school and professional research. TMRI will serve as a…
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A New Year, A Renewed Mission
This article is an excerpt from the Fall 2025 Talcott Continuum newsletter. Download the full newsletter. On the morning of September 2, the buses rumbled up our bumpy mountain road, bringing Talcott Mountain Academy students to their first day of the new school year. More than a few of our students were grinning from ear…
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A Day of Discovery at the 7th Annual BioBlitz
The Talcott Mountain campus was alive with discovery as students, teachers, and volunteers gathered on Friday, September 12, for the Academy’s 7th Annual BioBlitz. The daylong event offered an exploration of the rich biodiversity surrounding our mountaintop home. “BioBlitz allowed us to step outside the classroom and apply our knowledge through a fun and…
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Science by the Shore at Hammonasset Beach
Academy students in grades 5 through 8 joined their science teachers, Dr. Z, Mrs. Roberts, and Ms. Marye, for a memorable day of outdoor learning and exploration at Meigs Point in Hammonasset Beach State Park on Friday, September 25. The adventure began with a hike along the Moraine Trail, where students learned about the geology…
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