Lucianne Walkowicz
Lucianne Walkowicz | |
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Lucianne Walkowicz in 2017 | |
| Born | 1979 (age 45–46) New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Johns Hopkins University University of Washington |
| Spouse | Frank Okay |
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| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy, performing arts, activism |
| Institutions | UC Berkeley Princeton University Adler Planetarium |
| Thesis | Self-Consistent Quiescent Model Atmospheres for M Dwarfs (2008) |
| Doctoral advisor | Suzanne L. Hawley |
Lucianne Walkowicz (/ˈwɔːkəwɪtʃ/ WAW-kə-witch; born 1979) is an American astronomer, artist, and activist. They (singular) were based at the Adler Planetarium until 2022 and are noted for their research contributions in stellar magnetic activity and its impact on planetary suitability for extraterrestrial life.