A Century of Impact

A Century of Impact

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Friday, April 16th — all-day celebratory convening at Alumni House

(and help us kick off the week with a special colloquium and events on the afternoon of Monday, April 12th).

More coming soon!

We are excited to celebrate our centennial in 2027.

For nearly one hundred years...

the UC Berkeley Institute of Human Development has stood at the frontier of developmental science — producing scholarship that does not merely describe human growth, but has reframed our understanding of the life course and how societies educate children, support families, and build systems of care. 

The contributions below represent a legacy of discovery that has changed clinical practice, informed legislation, and improved lives across generations.

Foundational Scholarship · Transformative Policy · Thriving Across the Life Course

1927

Greyscale photo of children on playground

Pictured: The original lab school: Nursery School of The Institute of Child Welfare.

2027

Adults participating in youth-led activity

Pictured: Convening of Youth Participatory Action Research Projects from San Francisco Middle and High School Students.

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One Hundred Years of Promoting Thriving Across the Life Course:

IHD’s research and innovation have changed the world — and the next century promises even more.