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Inspiring today's curious minds to invent tomorrow. linktr.ee/TalcottScience No long boring lectures here.

Learning at Talcott is student-driven, which means they're fully engaged and involved. We encourage them to ask (a lot of) questions; and we help them think creatively to solve problems and find answers. We also work directly with educators to help them integrate this type of learning into classrooms throughout the region. Our integrated curriculum provides a robust and meaningful education that fosters both the intellectual and creative abilities of gifted and talented children. Staff and students engage in scientific and educational research to find solutions to problems in an increasingly complex and technological world. Let us fuel your child's imagination through discovery, exploration and innovation.

11/04/2026

What does it mean to experience real scientific research as a high school student? 🔬

This summer, the inaugural cohort of Talcott Mountain Research Institute’s (TMRI) Scholars Summer Research Program spent four weeks working alongside Faculty Research Mentors, exploring open-ended scientific questions, and discovering what the research process really looks like.

From hands-on investigations to visits to The Jackson Laboratory, MIT, and Yale University, scholars gained valuable experience, built connections, and developed confidence in their abilities as emerging researchers.

Read the full recap on our website ➡️ Link in bio!

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from Talcott Mountain! 🎃

10/30/2026

Join us next Friday, November 6, for an evening under the stars! 🌠

Talcott Mountain Science Center’s Skygazing programs invite curious learners of all ages to explore constellations, planets, and other celestial wonders through powerful telescopes on our mountaintop campus. 🔭

Register today ➡️ Link in bio!

10/29/2026

There are so many things to love about fall!

Here are a few favorites of our Talcott Mountain Academy (TMA) students 🍂☀️🍁🍎

10/29/2026

Looking back on an incredible Summer of STEM Adventures 2026! ☀️🔬

For seven weeks, students in grades K-8 explored everything from LEGO engineering and paleontology to app design and more!

We also welcomed back Talcott Mountain Academy alumni Maqueda G. ('24) and Remi D. ('18), who helped inspire the next generation of curious learners.

Thank you to our students, families, educators, and volunteers for making this summer one to remember!

Relive the highlights and read the full summer recap. Link in bio! 🔗

10/28/2026

Get to know Dr. Corinne Green, the new Dean of Talcott Mountain Academy 💡

With a career dedicated to gifted education, Dr. Green brings a passion for creating environments where advanced and curious learners feel supported, challenged, and inspired to grow.

In the Fall 2026 Talcott Continuum, Dr. Green shares what drew her to Talcott, what makes our mountain community special, and her vision for the Academy's future.

Read the full Q&A on our blog. Link in bio! 🔗

10/27/2026

For nearly six decades, Talcott Mountain has inspired generations of learners to explore the wonders of the universe. 🔭

Now, thanks to a $1.7 million NASA grant, we're preparing to modernize our planetarium and observatory facilities with state-of-the-art technology. But while this investment helps build world-class infrastructure, it doesn't fund the human experience. A telescope, no matter how advanced, is only as powerful as the learner who looks through it.

Your gift to The Talcott Fund helps us:

🌟 Open Doors through vital scholarships that provide learning opportunities regardless of financial circumstances.

🔬 Empower Educators with the resources to create innovative, meaningful learning experiences.

🌎 Sustain Exploration by supporting the daily operations that keep our mountaintop campus thriving.

As our facilities evolve, your gift helps ensure our doors remain open and our impact continues to grow.

You make discovery possible. Make a gift today at https://talcottscience.org/give/.

10/26/2026

A New Era on the Mountain ⛰️

In the opening letter of our Fall 2026 Talcott Continuum, Executive Director Jeff Martin reflects on an extraordinary summer, the start of a new school year, and a historic $1.7 million NASA investment that will help shape the future of Talcott Mountain Science Center, Academy, & Research Institute.

As we celebrate these milestones, we're especially grateful for the students, families, alumni, educators, and supporters who make our work possible.

Read Jeff's full letter and explore the Fall 2026 Talcott Continuum 📖 Link in bio!

10/23/2026

The Fall 2026 edition of The Talcott Continuum is here! 📩

This fall marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Talcott Mountain Science Center, Academy, & Research Institute. With a new school year underway, a successful summer of programs, and a historic $1.7 million NASA investment, there's much to celebrate on the mountain.

In this issue:

🔭 Talcott Receives $1.7 Million NASA Investment to Advance STEM Education in Connecticut

👋 Get to Know Dr. Corinne Green, Talcott Mountain Academy's New Dean

🔬 Inside the Inaugural Talcott Mountain Research Institute (TMRI) Scholars Summer Research Program

Plus, stories from across our community, upcoming programs and events, and more.

Read the full newsletter! 🔗 Link in Facebook bio.

10/21/2026

Saturdays on the mountain are all about robotics! 🤖

This fall, students ages 9-14 are taking part in Talcott’s award-winning Robotics Program, designing, building, programming, and testing robots while putting their engineering and problem-solving skills to work.

Swipe to see what they’ve been up to so far! ➡️

To learn more about Robotics at Talcott, visit our website. Link in bio!

Address

324 Montevideo Road
Avon, CT
06001

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+18606770035

Website

http://www.talcottscience.org/, http://linktr.ee/TalcottScience, https://talcottscience.org/science-center/skygazing/, h

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