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Xingang Li; H. Onan Demirel; Molly H. Goldstein; Zhenghui Sha

]. Conversely, PD does notnecessarily use algorithms to automatically generate design options, even though generativefunction can be added into PD. On the other hand, GD can use PD for design problems that couldbe modeled parametrically, but some GD problems could not be done so [6]. Oxman [7] proposedparametric design thinking (PDT) as “a continuity and change within the evolution of designthinking” in the context of architecture design. Similar to PDT, GDT is highly context and tool-based. The inclusive concept model for DT and EST [8] suggests that EST is a necessary skill forDT, which is supported by [8] and [9]. In addition, Lucas et al. [9] claim that CT could also be anew engineering habit of mind envisioning the importance of computation in

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Helen Douglass; Peter LoPresti

(not including 2020 due to COVID restrictions) up to 24 secondary students come toparticipate in hands on/minds on engineering projects, coupled with lectures and lab timelearning skills of electrical and computer engineering, aspects of professional engineering andcollaboration and critical thinking skills, among others. The experience is designed to makeengineering as a profession a possibility and choice for future university students. In addition tothe informal engineering day camp the faculty hosts, there is also a federally funded teacherresearch experience (RET) engineering faculty provide in collaboration with a local communitySTEM outreach organization. This year, the day camp and RET experiences were combined toaddress problems of

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Mostafa Elsaadany; Timothy J. Muldoon; Raj R. Rao

aglobal pandemic. Educators must keep that in mind while redesigning remote teachingenvironments; and also actively determine possible points of failure in technologies. A dedicatedcourse module should introduce the students to the technologies that will be used in the course.Instructors should never assume that the students are cognitively and technically ready to deal © American Society for Engineering Education, 2021 2021 ASEE Midwest Section Conferencewith the digital world; in fact, they must dedicate time to instill the true meaning of digitalliteracy into the next generations of students.A significant challenge that remains is teaching the hands-on lab components; our approach tovideo

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Robert F. Saunders

2021 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Rebuilding Student Communities as the return to Campus after COVID Robert F. Saunders Department of Electrical Engineering, University of ArkansasAbstractOver the last year, students, instructors and university communities have seen massivedisruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic and many of the disruptions have ramifications forthe years to come. One major disturbance is the breakdown of the student community with in theuniversity. This community supported the students and motived students to do their best work.The symptoms of this breakdown is demonstrated in the mental

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Kabilananthan Asokan; Nur-E-Afra Anika; Bryar Pim

board for SGA. Nur aspires to pursue PhD and work in research, eventually becominga professor so she can inspire the young minds of tomorrow.Kabilan AsokanKabilan Asokan is a fresh graduate from Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor’s inElectrical Engineering. Kabilan is an international transfer student from Malaysia. While takingclasses, Kabilan has worked at the University Center as an Event Services Manager. Currently,Kabilan is doing his OPT (Optional Practical Training) and would like to further his studies inCanada. Kabilan has been working on the “Auto Garden” capstone project since Fall 2020. He wasinspired to work on this project due to his interest in gardening. Moreover, this project unites hislove for farming and