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Photos: Campus studies, Mack Welby signing and innovation in the lab

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A student wearing headphones sits on a bench with her legs stretched out while working on a laptop.
Northeastern Ph.D. student Alyssa Cordero studies inside the Snell Engineering Center on the Boston campus. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

The fall semester is in full swing. Students are busy working on group projects and conducting research. Associate Dean of Space and Special Initiatives Sandra Shefelbine and Ph.D. student Lindsey Young, for example, have been studying bone growth inside the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex on the Boston campus. Meanwhile, the Northeastern men’s hockey team signed 11-year-old Mack Welby through Team IMPACT, whose mission is to improve the quality of life for children facing life-threatening and chronic illnesses through the power of team.

A person sits on a stone bench next to a statue of a person and a cat.
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Headshot of a person standing next to a window.
Photo by Ruby Wallau for Northeastern University
A close-up of a hand and a lab instrument.
09/12/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Sandra Shefelbine, Associate Dean of Space and Special Initiatives, mechanical and industrial engineering and bioengineering professor, performs research examining how much of bone growth is genetic vs developed through activity in her ISEC lab with Lindsey Young, a phd student, on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.



Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A hand holding up a bone used for research.
09/12/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Sandra Shefelbine, Associate Dean of Space and Special Initiatives, mechanical and industrial engineering and bioengineering professor, performs research examining how much of bone growth is genetic vs developed through activity in her ISEC lab with Lindsey Young, a phd student, on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.



Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A person wearing safety goggles works in a lab.
09/12/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Sandra Shefelbine, Associate Dean of Space and Special Initiatives, mechanical and industrial engineering and bioengineering professor, performs research examining how much of bone growth is genetic vs developed through activity in her ISEC lab with Lindsey Young, a phd student, on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.



Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A bone structure.
09/12/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Sandra Shefelbine, Associate Dean of Space and Special Initiatives, mechanical and industrial engineering and bioengineering professor, performs research examining how much of bone growth is genetic vs developed through activity in her ISEC lab with Lindsey Young, a phd student, on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.



Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Two people wearing safety goggles work in a lab.
09/12/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Sandra Shefelbine, Associate Dean of Space and Special Initiatives, mechanical and industrial engineering and bioengineering professor, performs research examining how much of bone growth is genetic vs developed through activity in her ISEC lab with Lindsey Young, a phd student, on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.



Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A person works on a laptop at a table.
09/12/25 – BOSTON, MA – A student studies in West Village H on Sept. 12, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
An overhead photograph of people sitting at a round table outside.
09/12/25 – BOSTON, MA – Students work outside next to Curry Student Center on Sept. 12, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A person walks through campus.
09/12/25 – BOSTON, MA – A student walks through campus on Sept. 12, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Students sit on colorful Adirondack chairs on a lawn.
09/12/25 – BOSTON, MA – A student works on a laptop during class break on Sept. 12, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A close-up photo of a hockey stick, which is signed by players of the Northeastern hockey team.
09/17/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University announced the signing of Mack Welby, 11, from Needham, MA., as the newest member of the men’s ice hockey program at Matthews Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. Mack, who lives with Cerebral Palsy, comes to Northeastern through a partnership with Team IMPACT, whose mission is to improve the quality of life for children facing life-threatening and chronic illnesses through the power of team. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Eleven-year-old Mack Welby, who is sitting in between two adults and in front of a Northeastern banner, signs on to the Northeastern hockey team.
09/17/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University announced the signing of Mack Welby, 11, from Needham, MA., as the newest member of the men’s ice hockey program at Matthews Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. Mack, who lives with Cerebral Palsy, comes to Northeastern through a partnership with Team IMPACT, whose mission is to improve the quality of life for children facing life-threatening and chronic illnesses through the power of team. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A men's hockey player puts red sunglasses on Mack Welby.
09/17/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University announced the signing of Mack Welby, 11, from Needham, MA., as the newest member of the men’s ice hockey program at Matthews Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. Mack, who lives with Cerebral Palsy, comes to Northeastern through a partnership with Team IMPACT, whose mission is to improve the quality of life for children facing life-threatening and chronic illnesses through the power of team. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Mack Welby, who is wearing a Northeastern hat and sunglasses, smiles while looking at a hockey stick.
09/17/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University announced the signing of Mack Welby, 11, from Needham, MA., as the newest member of the men’s ice hockey program at Matthews Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. Mack, who lives with Cerebral Palsy, comes to Northeastern through a partnership with Team IMPACT, whose mission is to improve the quality of life for children facing life-threatening and chronic illnesses through the power of team. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A Northeastern men's hockey team player hugs Mack Welby, who is smiling.
09/17/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University announced the signing of Mack Welby, 11, from Needham, MA., as the newest member of the men’s ice hockey program at Matthews Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. Mack, who lives with Cerebral Palsy, comes to Northeastern through a partnership with Team IMPACT, whose mission is to improve the quality of life for children facing life-threatening and chronic illnesses through the power of team. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Prashant Pandey works on a laptop.
09/15/25 – BOSTON, MA – Prashant Pandey, assistant professor in Khoury College of Computer Sciences, works on research in West Village H on Sept. 15, 2025. Pandey recently received a NSF CAREER Award. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Prashant Pandey sits on a set of stairs.
09/15/25 – BOSTON, MA – Prashant Pandey, assistant professor in Khoury College of Computer Sciences, poses for a portrait on Sept. 15, 2025. Pandey recently received a NSF CAREER Award. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Prashant Pandey works on a laptop.
09/15/25 – BOSTON, MA – Prashant Pandey, assistant professor in Khoury College of Computer Sciences, works on research in West Village H on Sept. 15, 2025. Pandey recently received a NSF CAREER Award. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A student wearing headphones sits on a bench with her legs stretched out while working on her laptop.
Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A student walks through campus.
09/16/25 – BOSTON, MA. – A member of the Northeastern community walk through the Boston campus on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A student sits on an Adirondack chair while working on their laptop.
09/16/25 – BOSTON, MA. – A member of the Northeastern community studies in Cabot Quad on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Students walk through campus.
09/16/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Members of the Northeastern community walk through Columbus Avenue on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Students sit at circular tables while working on laptops and sipping coffee.
09/16/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Members of the Northeastern community work in EXP on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Two students greet each other outside.
09/16/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern students greet each other as they walk by Dockser Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Students walk through campus during golden hour.
09/16/25 – BOSTON, MA – Students walk through campus on Sept. 16, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Students walk through campus.
09/16/25 – BOSTON, MA – Students walk through campus on Sept. 16, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A student sits on a stone wall while working on their laptop.
09/16/25 – BOSTON, MA – A student works on the steps of Ell Hall on Sept. 16, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A close-up of fall foliage.
09/16/25 – BOSTON, MA – Foliage is seen starting outside Curry Student Center on Sept. 16, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Headshot of a student, who is wearing a blazer draped over their shoulders.
Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Scientists dressed in full protective gear work in a lab. The photo is bathed in red light.
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
People sit at a long table while listening to a presentation.
A person stands in front of a screen while presenting.
09/17/25- LONDON, UK. – Alum Baudouin Roos, a Business Development Manager from Amazon, speaks during the Industry Insights Series on Sept. 17, 2025. Photos by Carmen Valino for Northeastern University
People fill a room while a person presents.
09/17/25- LONDON, UK. – Alum Baudouin Roos, a Business Development Manager from Amazon, speaks during the Industry Insights Series on Sept. 17, 2025. Photos by Carmen Valino for Northeastern University
Photos by Carmen Valino for Northeastern University
A person stands with one hand in their pocket.
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
The leaves change color on trees near ISEC.
09/18/25 – BOSTON, MA. – The leaves change on trees in the arboretum on Northeastern’ Boston campus on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Students walk through campus.
09/18/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Members of the Northeastern community walk through the Boston campus during a class break on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Four students sit at a round table outside of Snell Library.
09/18/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Leona Breitenstein, nursing, Nathan Quirk, nursing, Bryan Campos, bio premed, and Paige Albernaz, nursing, hang out outside Snell library on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Students walk through campus.
09/18/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Members of the Northeastern community walk through the Boston campus during a class break on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Students study together in Snell Library.
09/18/25 – BOSTON, MA – Students study in Snell Library on Sept. 18, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Students walk past Snell Library.
09/18/25 – BOSTON, MA – Students walk through Snell Quad during class break on Sept. 18, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Students walk through campus.
09/18/25 – BOSTON, MA – Students walk through campus during class break on Sept. 18, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

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