Talcott Mountain Research Institute - Talcott Mountain Science Center, Academy, & Research Institute

Talcott Mountain Research Institute - Talcott Mountain Science Center, Academy, & Research Institute
Talcott Mountain Research Institute
Advancing Curiosity & Exploration Through Bold Research
Located on Talcott Mountain in Avon, Connecticut, Talcott Mountain Research Institute (TMRI) is a STEM-focused research center—an incubator for bold ideas where discovery and collaboration flourish. Extending the legacy of TMSCA—where the Science Center and Academy ignite young minds through immersive teaching and learning—TMRI propels STEM professionals, students of all ages and lifelong learners into research that drives discovery and sparks new connections across disciplines through educational programs, special events, and lecture series.
Talcott Mountain Research Institute Programs
Summer Program
Drawing on more than 60 years of STEM education and programming, Talcott Mountain Research Institute offers opportunities for high school students to extend their passion for the sciences during a four week summer research program.
On the Shoulders of Giants Lectures
The On the Shoulders of Giants Lectures brings leading STEM scholars and other creative thinkers to Talcott Mountain Research Institute for conversation and idea sharing around our understanding of the natural world.
STEM Travel Adventures
Join us on our travel adventures around the world. In 2027, TMRI will travel to Iceland in March for northern lights viewing and to Egypt in August for a total solar eclipse. Each TMRI trip pairs rigorous scientific content with direct experience, inviting participants to encounter natural phenomena, landscapes, and cultures in ways that deepen understanding and spark wonder.
“TMRI is a place where we put curiosity to work.
It’s where we all—students, scientists, engineers, and mathematicians—ask questions, interrogate nature, and come to know things.”
Dr. Jay White
TMRI Director
Talcott Mountain Research Institute News
Dr. Jay White Named Resident Lecturer in Manhattan for Lectures on Tap
April 7, 2026
Talcott Mountain Research Institute Celebrates Draper Prize Laureate and Alumnus Eric Fossum, Announces May 12 Inaugural “On the Shoulders of Giants” Lecture
March 4, 2026
Meet Linda C. Ivany: Talcott Alumna and STEM Leader
February 27, 2026
Talcott Mountain Research Institute: Building What’s Next
February 27, 2026
Talcott Mountain Research Institute Announces 2026 Faculty Research Mentors
January 27, 2026
Announcing the Talcott Mountain Research Institute
October 15, 2025
Tickets On Sale Now: Inaugural TMRI On the Shoulders of Giants Lecture Series
On Tuesday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m., Dr. Eric R. Fossum will present “Here’s Looking at You: The Invention Behind the Camera in Your Pocket” in the Talcott Mountain Planetarium.
Talcott Together 2026
Registration is now open for Talcott Together, our signature reunion and fundraiser event. Join us on Friday, May 29, at 5:30 p.m. at the Farmington Polo Club.
Early bird pricing registration closes Friday, April 24, and general registration closes Friday, May 15.