Naomi is an intern at Ocean Portal who loves to learn and share fun science facts. After spending the first 18 years of her life in Frankfurt, Germany, she moved to Washington, D.C., to attend Georgetown University. She is currently a senior majoring in biology and minoring in journalism. Naomi’s research experience includes modeling how the X and Y chromosomes compete with each other, and how some chromosomes can cheat meiosis in mice, at both Georgetown and the National Institutes of Health. After graduating, Naomi plans to become a genetics researcher studying evolutionary conflict within organisms. Alongside her passion for biology, Naomi also loves science writing, having started the science section of Georgetown’s newspaper, The Hoya, to inform students about science news happening in and near campus. Through her work at the Ocean Portal, Naomi hopes to learn more about marine life, meet fascinating researchers to talk about their work, and write fun stories that are accessible to all readers. Her favorite marine creature is the giant pacific octopus, but that might be subject to change as she gets to know other awesome species. Naomi also loves long-distance running, hiking, and baking for her friends.