Janet Wilmoth

Janet Wilmoth is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at Syracuse University, affiliated with the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the Gerontology Center/Aging Studies Institute. Her research focuses on the demography of aging, migration, health disparities, and social support systems.

• Ph.D. in Sociology and Demography, Pennsylvania State University (1995)
• M.A. in Sociology and Demography, Pennsylvania State University (1992)
• B.A. in Sociology and Psychology, Lenoir-Rhyne College (1990)

Recent publications highlight her work on vascular aging and cognition, military service effects on health, and socioeconomic influences on caregiving. She has secured significant grants from the National Institute on Aging and leads interdisciplinary initiatives at Syracuse University.

Scientific Awards

• Outstanding Mentor Award, American Sociological Association (2023)

As Director of the Gerontology Center and Chair of Sociology (2020-2023), she has shaped research agendas in aging and interdisciplinary collaborations. Her work bridges demography, health policy, and veteran studies.