Endicott College’s faculty will take center stage at the upcoming Seaside Symposium, the second annual event celebrating research, scholarship, and innovation. Sponsored by Academic Affairs, the symposium will take place on Tuesday, February 27, at the Klebanoff Auditorium and surrounding campus locations, offering a platform for faculty members to showcase their groundbreaking work across disciplines.
The event will begin with Coffee & Connect at 9:30 a.m. in the LSB Lobby, allowing faculty and attendees to network over coffee and pastries before diving into a day of thought-provoking presentations and discussions.
Sabbatical Presentations
Kicking off the academic presentations, Dr. Weican Xiao will discuss his sabbatical research at 10 a.m. in the Klebanoff Auditorium with a talk titled “Working with an AI Company: Distributed Computing with IoT Application.” Dr. Xiao will highlight his work in developing a new computing architecture that seamlessly integrates edge computing nodes, IoT devices, and cloud computing to optimize large-scale AI and IoT applications.
At 11 a.m., Dr. Charlotte Gordon will present “I Speak of Wrongs”: How Lucy Stone, Frances Harper, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton Created the Women’s Movement and Almost Destroyed It (Crown, 2026). Dr. Gordon’s forthcoming book explores the complex history of the 19th-century women’s movement through the perspectives of three key figures, examining its early interracial roots and later struggles with racism. Her talk will offer insight into both the historical significance of these women and the challenges of writing for a general audience.
Books & Bites: Author Roundtable and Book Signing
At noon, the symposium will feature a Books & Bites session in the Post Center Hospitality Room, where Endicott faculty authors and editors will participate in a roundtable discussion and book signing. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the publishing process while celebrating the achievements of the College’s scholars. Lunch will be served, and registration is required.
Distinguished Faculty Panel
The symposium will conclude with a Distinguished Faculty Panel at 1 p.m. in Klebanoff Auditorium, featuring Lara Salahi, John Kelley, and Charlotte Gordon. These distinguished faculty members, who have spent three years conducting in-depth research, will share insights from their latest scholarly endeavors. The session will include a lively discussion and audience Q&A.
The Seaside Symposium is open to all faculty, staff, and students who wish to engage in intellectual discourse and celebrate the accomplishments of Endicott’s esteemed scholars.
Register here.