This report contains six research papers and a summary of a panel discussion on the topic of cognition and the adult learner. The papers are as follows: "Psychology and Adult Cognition" (Wilbert J. McKeachie); "Biology and Adult Cognition" (Frank Farley); "Technology and Adult Cognition" (Barbara Grabowski); "Enhancing Cognitive Skills" (Richard A. Block); "How We Solve Problems" (Charles E. Moon); and "From Research to Practice: The Practitioner's Perspective" (Joanne Erickson). The panel discussion focused on "Doing Research in Adult Learning." (KC)