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 & Engineering Fair | Quinnipiac University
March 2-14, 2026
Sheldon Hsiao (7th grade)
Sensory Triggers of Defensive Behavior in Manduca seat
- Connecticut Science Fair Association Life Science Awards with The Jackson Laboratory — 2nd Place Life Sciences 7th grade – $200 & trophy
- Alexion Biotechnology Awards — 5th Place Biotechnology 7th grade – trophy
Nikhil Krishnamurthy (7th grade)
Operation Brine Shrimp: Optimizing Life Conditions
- Connecticut Science Fair Association Life Science Awards with The Jackson Laboratory — 3rd Place Life Sciences 7th grade – $100 & trophy
- Alexion Biotechnology Awards — Finalist Biotechnology 7th grade – CSF Medallion
Dean Raptis (8th grade)
A Cognitive Analysis of Social Media Engagement and Multitasking Behaviors in Adult Attention and Focus Endurance
- Infosys Foundation Computer Science Awards — Middle School Finalist – Medallion
Connecticut History Day | Torrington Regional Contest
March 14, 2026
Nikhil Krishnamurthy (7th grade)
The Discovery of Insulin and its Reforms
- Junior Individual Website — 1st Place
Dean Raptis (8th grade)
Betrayal, Dehumanization, and Devastation: How the Guatemala Syphilis Experiments Revolutionized Bioethics through Global Reaction and Reform
- Junior Papers — 2nd Place
Lincoln Taylor (7th grade)
The Fire That Never Dies: The Tragedy of Centralia
- Junior Papers — Honorable Mention
Congratulations to all of our students for their hard work and outstanding achievements!
Talcott Mountain Academy (TMA) offers a distinctive STEM-based education for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, where advanced and curious learners thrive within a science center environment and are empowered through an integrated curriculum to develop their talents and become lifelong learners. Learn more about how TMA is shaping the next generation here.