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.

As an undergraduate at Johns Hopkins, they got their taste for astronomy while testing detectors for the Hubble Space Telescope’s new camera.

[10] On October 12, 2021, Walkowicz resigned[11] their position on NASA's Astrophysics Advisory Committee over the Agency's terse response to concerns on the naming of the James Webb Space Telescope.

[12] Walkowicz is co-founder of the JustSpace Alliance with Erika Nesvold[13] to "advocate for a more inclusive and ethical future in space, and to harness visions of tomorrow for a more just and equitable world today".

[18] The lawsuit alleges that the toy-maker stole Walkowicz's likeness for the Luciana Vega astronaut doll.