We are excited to celebrate our centennial is 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
Pictured: The original lab school: Nursery School of The Institute of Child Welfare.
2027
Pictured: Convening of Youth Participatory Action Research Projects from San Francisco Middle and High School Students.