
David Rethwisch
David Rethwisch is a Professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering and the Director for Engineer Your World (EWY) at the University of Iowa.
David has been extensively involved in providing engineering and STEM experiences for K-12 students. He has been carrying out research to measure the long-term impact of STEM curricula on the performance and career choices of students that take these courses.
Dave is also co-author of the leading materials science textbook in the world (Callister and Rethwisch, “Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering,” Wiley & Sons, 2018).

Chelle Lehman
Chelle (sounds like Shelly) is the Director of K-12 School Engagement for Engineer Your World (EYW) and Femineer® Affiliate Director at the College of Engineering.
Chelle is an Iowa certified K-12 teacher with endorsements in elementary and secondary sciences. She is the former Outreach Director for the Women in Science and Engineering Program at the University of Iowa. Chelle has 16 years of education and outreach experience. She is passionate about providing early exposure to engineering career opportunities for K-12 students. This passion is a direct result of her own lack of exposure to STEM careers as a young girl in a rural school.
Chelle earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and education from the University of Iowa and a master’s degree in biology from the University of Nebraska Kearney. Chelle enjoys biking, stained glass, photography, traveling with her husband, and doting on her two grandbabies.

Kandace Munson
Kandace (Kandy) Munson is the Director of K-12 Educator Development for Engineer Your World (EYW) and the Affiliate Director of Femineers® at the College of Engineering.
Kandy has over 10 years’ experience providing professional development opportunities for Iowa’s K-12 teachers. She is looking forward to providing students in high school the opportunity to explore engineering careers through the Engineer Your World program.
Kandy earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary and special education from Wayne State College.
Kandy enjoys hiking, knitting, playing the piano, and walking her pug, Pickle.