Faculty
Stephen Hodges
Senior Instructor I, Program Manager, Student Engagement
Student Engagement

Stephen Hodges

stephen.hodges@oregonstate.edu

Faculty
Stephen Hodges
Overview
Overview
Background
Publications

Overview

Biography

Stephen Hodges graduated from ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø in 2010 and made his way back in 2016. As the first graduate of what was then the Austin Entrepreneurship Program, it's been a full-circle moment for him to return and help shape the next generation of business leaders.

With years of experience running his own company, BosonHub Digital Development LLC, Stephen brings a wealth of practical business knowledge into the classroom, offering students real-world insights with a relatable and engaging teaching style. Known for building strong connections with his students, Stephen believes that solid relationships are the foundation of meaningful student engagement and success.

His passion for pre-college programming and entrepreneurial education only adds to his dedication to inspiring future business professionals. It's been a fun and rewarding journey for Stephen to be back at OSU, where he enjoys helping students find their own paths—just like he did.

Outside of the classroom, Stephen is deeply involved in the local community, participating in a couple of area Chambers of Commerce, serving as a Deacon at his church, and supporting various nonprofits. When he's not busy teaching or networking, you’ll find him running The Bad Ideas Garage, his YouTube channel dedicated to showcasing a mix of hilariously bad ideas with seriously cool car projects.

Stephen’s life is just as full at home, where he enjoys time with his two kids, a spastic dog, and his wonderful wife, all while keeping his busy schedule balanced between family, work, and, of course, the next big idea (or misadventure) in the garage.

Credentials

MAT, Secondary Education, University of Portland, 2013

Background

Professional Affiliations

  • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Certified Practitioner
  • Social Media Analytics Microdegree, Queensland University of Technology
  • State of ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preliminary Teaching License

Service

  • Lebanon Chamber of Commerce: Member
  • Albany Area Chamber of Commerce: Member
  • Nerds Abroad, Inc.: Officer, President/Elect/Past, involved in refurbishing technology for students and nonprofits in the Willamette Valley
  • ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Fire Service Museum: Officer, Secretary, focused on member engagement, events, and marketing
  • Log Camp, Inc.: Vice President, created and adapted computer coding curriculum for elementary school students in Portland
  • Junior Achievement: Program Organizer, coordinating student teaching in Willamette Valley schools, and participating as a bilingual instructor when possible

Honors & Awards

  • National Winner of the Excellence in Teamwork Award (2022)

    • National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP).
    • For collaborating on the creation of two mobile makerspaces, providing rural ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø areas with STEAM education tools and curriculum, and coordinating student-led instruction.

  • Junior First Citizen of Corvallis Finalist (2024)

    • Corvallis Chamber of Commerce, recognizing service to the community.

  • Student Learning and Success Teamwork Award (2020)

    • ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø, College of Business.
    • For exceptional teamwork in advancing ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø's goal of student success.

  • Byron L. Newton Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award (2019)

    • ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø, College of Business.
    • Honoring outstanding instructional faculty based on student reviews.

Publications