XUE DONG 
, educator | DESIGNER 

As educators, Both Dong and Farris-Labar have involved students in redesigning medical equipment funded by ESU 2020 S.U.R.E grant. Three students have been working with PPE solutions such as enhancing voice face mask and lip-read mask to respond to the new reopen challenges. They incorporated the creative mindsets and social responsibilities through the whole project. Finally, the team has developed and manufactured reliable and functional PPE solutions that could provide a safe and efficient working environment for the whole community. Their work has been featured in the College of Central Florida Webber Gallery’s "Masks and Makers." Exhibition, which run through the end of September virtually as well as 2020 Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA) Conference.