Lucianne Walkowicz

Lucianne Walkowicz
Lucianne Walkowicz
	Lucianne Walkowicz in 2017
Born	1979 (age 44–45); New York City, U.S.
Alma mater	Johns Hopkins University; University of Washington
Spouse	Frank Okay
Awards	National Academy of Sciences Kavli Fellow (2011); TED Senior Fellow (2012);
	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 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.

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