Lisa Frye

Dr. Lisa Frye is a Professor and Department Chair in the Computer Science & Information Technology Department at Kutztown University. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Lehigh University with research focused on ontology applications in network management and cybersecurity pedagogy. Her academic leadership includes NSF grants totaling over $2M to develop culturally relevant CS education frameworks and enhance STEM retention programs.

Research interests span network security, ontology-based systems, computational thinking integration, and women in tech. Recent work emphasizes K-12 CS education equity and culturally responsive teaching strategies. Publications include studies on intrusion detection systems using ontologies and semantic web technologies.

Grants include NSF CSforAll (2021-2024), S-STEM scholarships (2020-2025), and infrastructure grants for network management research. Awards include Kutztown's Dean's Outstanding Faculty Award (2024) and multiple teaching excellence recognitions.

Teaching spans courses like CSC480 (Semantic Web Technologies) and CSC135/136 (Computer Science Fundamentals). Advises projects in network security, ontology systems, and educational technology. Active in professional organizations including ACM and Association of Women in Computing.