Roderick Lee, Ph.D.

Dr. Roderick Lee is an Associate Professor of Information Systems in the School of Business Administration at Penn State Harrisburg where he also holds a courtesy appointment in the Higher Education program at Penn State University Park. In addition to his academic roles, Roderick serves as an Administrative Fellow to the Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses and Executive Chancellor at Penn State, as well as a Research Associate at the Penn State Center for the Study of Higher Education

A passionate advocate for inclusive excellence, Roderick is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in computing education, engagement, and workforce development. His interdisciplinary research, supported by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, addresses three primary areas: (1) broadening participation among historically underrepresented and underserved groups in computing education and careers; (2) implementing evidence-based, inclusive pedagogical practices; and (3) promoting equitable access to high-impact practices in computing education.

Roderick is dedicated to applying his research to drive systemic change and enhance capacity for inclusive excellence. He has served on several influential advisory bodies at Penn State, including the Select Penn State Presidential Commission on Racism, Bias, and Community Safety, the special project for the Office of the President on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and the American Talent Initiative/Powered by Publics Steering Committee. Additionally, he is a member of The PhD Project Advisory Council and serves on the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania (TCCP) Board of Directors.

In recognition of his commitment to equity and inclusion, Roderick received the TCCP Women in Technology Diversity and Inclusion Award in 2020, the Greater Harrisburg Area NAACP President’s Award in 2021, and was named to the Circle of Compadres by The PhD Project Information Systems and Sciences Doctoral Student Association (ISSDSA) in 2024.

Professional Affiliations

• Association of Information Systems (AIS)
• Association of Computing Machinery (ACM)
• Beta Gamma Sigma
• Upsilon Pi Epsilon