The adulthood, aging, and gerontology program at the University of Connecticut has been training graduate students for over 50 years to meet the needs of adults, older adults, and their families. Research in this area is critical given that the number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to more than double from 46 million today to over 98 million by 2060. The aging of baby boomers indicates that, by 2035, older people are projected to outnumber children (under 18) for the first time in U.S. history. This population shift will increase the demand for researchers and other professionals in various careers with knowledge and expertise in adulthood, aging, and gerontology.<br>In HDFS, faculty and graduate student researchers aim to improve the health and wellbeing of adults, older adults, families, caregivers, and communities by engaging in collaborative, multi-disciplinary research and by mentoring and fostering the next generation of aging scholars. This area of specialization attracts students from a wide range of fields, including nursing, psychology, public health, audiology, and policy.