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A researcher wearing clear safety goggles and blue nitrile gloves holds up a glass container with a brownish sample suspended in clear liquid inside and examines it.
Northeastern student Emma Fitzgerald works with frozen tissue samples at the university’s Ocean Genome Legacy Center in Nahant. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

Well into the fall semester, students were busy conducting research and completing assignments this week. Co-op student Emma Fitzgerald, for instance, worked with frozen tissue samples at the university’s Ocean Genome Legacy Center in Nahant. Meanwhile, in Boston, students destressed from exams by spending time with Cooper, Ryder and Sarge — the campus dogs. On the west coast, students took a break from their studies to enjoy Oakland Farm Fest, which featured crafts, live music and food.

A person peers through green-brown vertical slats of an unknown material while examining shipworms in a tank.
10/09/25 – Nahant, MA. – Emma Fitzgerald, a lab assistant co-op at Dan Distel’s Ocean Genome Legacy Center, inspects shipworms on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2025 at the Marine Science Center in Nahant. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A researcher looks through a glass aquarium tank, their face visible through the glass. Inside the elongated specimens hang vertically in the water, suspended from the top of the tanks. Blue tubing and cables run through the tanks.
10/09/25 – Nahant, MA. – Northeastern researcher Dan Distel inspects shipworms on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2025 at the Marine Science Center in Nahant. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A close-up underwater view shows small, pale, curved shipworms attached to a bright, glowing surface inside of a tank.
10/09/25 – Nahant, MA. – Emma Fitzgerald, a lab assistant co-op at Dan Distel’s Ocean Genome Legacy Center, inspects shipworms on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2025 at the Marine Science Center in Nahant. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Two honeybees visit a vibrant orange flower with a bright yellow center against a dark, blurred background. One bee hovers at the top of the blossom while another rests on a lower petal. The flower's petals radiate outward in a simple, daisy-like formation, and the green stem is visible below.
10/10/25 – Oakland, CA . – Scenes from the 2025 Northeastern Oakland Fall Farm Festival on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Photo by Lachlan Cunningham for Northeastern University
People browse colorful flower arrangements at an outdoor market under a white tent canopy. In the foreground, a person with their hair in a bun views the display from behind, while two young women in white tops examine bouquets featuring yellow, orange, red, and white blooms. Trees and additional visitors are visible in the sunny background.
10/10/25 – Oakland, CA . – Scenes from the 2025 Northeastern Oakland Fall Farm Festival on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Photo by Lachlan Cunningham for Northeastern University
Four people gather around a table filled with ingredients and bowls at an outdoor festival tent. A person in a wide-brimmed hat and white shirt stands on the left, while three others engage with the table's contents.
10/10/25 – Oakland, CA . – Scenes from the 2025 Northeastern Oakland Fall Farm Festival on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Photo by Lachlan Cunningham for Northeastern University
A close-up shows hands drizzling golden honey from a wooden dipper into a glass jar. The person wears multiple gold rings and has decorated nails with a dotted pattern.
10/10/25 – Oakland, CA . – Scenes from the 2025 Northeastern Oakland Fall Farm Festival on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Photo by Lachlan Cunningham for Northeastern University
Photos by Lachlan Cunningham for Northeastern University
10/17/25 – BOSTON, MA – Da Huang, assistant professor of finance, poses for a portrait on Oct. 17, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
10/17/25 – BOSTON, MA – Da Huang, assistant professor of finance, poses for a portrait on Oct. 17, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
10/17/25 – BOSTON, MA – Da Huang, assistant professor of finance, poses for a portrait on Oct. 17, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A researcher wearing clear safety goggles and blue nitrile gloves examines a tissue sample in a laboratory setting.
10/09/25 – Nahant, MA. – Emma Fitzgerald, a lab assistant co-op at Dan Distel’s Ocean Genome Legacy Center at Northeastern’s Marine Science Center in Nahant, works with frozen tissue samples on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2025. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A researcher with blue-gloved hands remove a white frozen tissue sample from a laboratory freezer. The sample is stored in a white container labeled "Box #154."
10/09/25 – Nahant, MA. – Emma Fitzgerald, a lab assistant co-op, and professor Dan Distel take out frozen tissue samples for studies at the Ocean Genome Legacy Center at Northeastern’s Marine Science Center in Nahant on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2025. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A close-up view of a blue-gloved hand holding a wood sample in a glass beaker in front of a blurred pink background.
10/09/25 – Nahant, MA. – Tissue and wood samples abound in Dan Distel’s Ocean Genome Legacy Center at Northeastern’s Marine Science Center in Nahant on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2025. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A blue-gloved hand holding a clear plastic vial in one hand and a pipette in the other a dark laboratory setting.
10/09/25 – Nahant, MA. – Emma Fitzgerald, a lab assistant co-op at Dan Distel’s Ocean Genome Legacy Center at Northeastern’s Marine Science Center in Nahant, works with frozen tissue samples on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2025. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A person with long dark hair and a dark top smiles warmly while posing for a portrait in an outdoor setting.
Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A close-up of a golden retriever tilting its head upward while someone scratches under it's chin. It's wearing a yellow headband over it's ears.
10/15/25 – BOSTON, MA – Students de-stress with Cooper, Ryder and Sarge, in the lobby of Snell Library on Oct. 15, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Two students crouch over a golden retriever lying on it's side on the floor. They are both smiling and petting the dog.
10/15/25 – BOSTON, MA – Students de-stress with Cooper, Ryder and Sarge, in the lobby of Snell Library on Oct. 15, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A person in a green hoodie kneels down to pet a black dog on a leash while the dog licks her chin. They are in a modern library space.
10/15/25 – BOSTON, MA – Students de-stress with Cooper, Ryder and Sarge, in the lobby of Snell Library on Oct. 15, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A group of students kneel on the floor surrounding two golden retrievers in the front and one black lab in the back. In the foreground, one golden retriever wearing a red and yellow shirt lies on it's side while a second one wearing a red bandana and grey shirt sits behind him.
Students pet Cooper, Ryder and Sarge, during a de-stress event in the lobby of Snell Library. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A student wearing a purple graphic sweatshirt kneels beside a golden retriever to pet him. The student is smiling. In the background, a black lab is visible on a leash with it's handler.
10/15/25 – BOSTON, MA – Maddison Ng, who studies business administration and psychology, pets Ryder during a de-stress event with NUPD in the lobby of Snell Library on Oct. 15, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Students walk along a tree-lined campus pathway during a sunny day. Bright green foliage frames the scene from overhead, creating shadows on the ground.
10/16/25 – BOSTON, MA – Students walk through campus during class break on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A ground-level view captures silhouettes of students' legs and the shadows they cast on brick pavement as they walk at what appears to be sunset.
10/16/25 – BOSTON, MA – Students walk through campus during class break on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A silhouetted figure walks across a sunlit brick pathway framed by dense foliage on both sides. The strong backlighting creates dramatic contrast, with the person appearing as a dark figure against the bright pavement.
10/16/25 – BOSTON, MA – Students walk through campus during class break on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Water sprays dramatically from a central nozzle in a dark interactive display, creating a fountain-like effect with droplets suspended in mid-air. Circular bokeh lights dot the foreground.
10/16/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Members of the Northeastern community explore the FM Global Resilience Truck, a mobile, interactive experience designed to showcase cutting-edge loss-prevention science and risk management solutions, as part of Preparedness Day on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A person wearing glasses and a red and white jacket with a black backpack leans forward to examine an interactive display in a mobile exhibit space.
10/16/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Shreya Yamasandhi Srikanth, a masters in project management student, looks at an interactive flood demonstration within the FM Global Resilience Truck, a mobile, interactive experience designed to showcase cutting-edge loss-prevention science and risk management solutions, as part of Preparedness Day on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A group of people examines an interactive display inside of a modern exhibit space. The display features a white cloud-shaped unit over a tub or basin.
Members of the Northeastern community explore the FM Global Resilience Truck, a mobile, interactive experience designed to showcase cutting-edge loss-prevention science and risk management solutions, as part of Preparedness Day on the Boston campus. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Three people gather around a tabletop demonstration in an exhibition space, closely examining what appears to be a miniature architectural model or simulation. They are all focused intently.
10/16/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Meira Wang, a business and design student, and Alison Swanitz, a sustainability co-op, participate in flood simulation in the FM Global Resilience Truck, a mobile, interactive experience designed to showcase cutting-edge loss-prevention science and risk management solutions, as part of Preparedness Day on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
10/17/25 – BOSTON, MA – Students walk through Northeastern’s Boston campus on Oct. 17, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
10/17/25 – BOSTON, MA – Foliage is seen on Northeastern’s Boston campus on Oct. 17, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
10/17/25 – BOSTON, MA – A student relaxes in Snell Quad on Northeastern’s Boston campus on Oct. 17, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
10/17/25 – BOSTON, MA – Foliage is seen on Northeastern’s Boston campus on Oct. 17, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
10/17/25 – BOSTON, MA – A student walks through Northeastern’s Boston campus on Oct. 17, 2025. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
10/17/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern student Neeharika Eddula poses for a portrait on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
10/17/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern student Neeharika Eddula poses for a portrait on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

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