Scott Steiger is an Associate Director with MSU Technologies, where he leads the CDA/MTA, IP Administration, and Agreement Compliance teams. In this role, he supports the processes that help advance university innovations to commercialization. Scott brings more than 13 years of experience in technology transfer and research commercialization. He began his career at the University …
Roselane “Rose” Kithan-Lundquist supports faculty engagement, technology management, and agreement coordination as part of MSU Technologies. With a PhD in Microbiology from MSU and additional degrees from Nagaland University, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, and Cornell University, Rose brings a strong life sciences background and a growing expertise in intellectual property and commercialization. Her interest in …
Ken Foster joined the MSU Innovation Center as an Innovation Manager in May 2025, bringing over 25 years of industry experience from Dow Chemical, GE, and other leading organizations. He helps manage intellectual property generated by MSU faculty and works to bridge innovative research with commercial applications. Ken holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and …
Joining the MSU Technologies (MSUT) team on February 12, 2024, we introduce Aaron Abood, CPA, as the IP Finance Coordinator. In his role, Aaron is responsible for coordinating, managing, and overseeing the accounting and financial aspects of MSU’s Intellectual Property (IP) policies, specifically related to royalty income and distribution. Aaron brings nine years of experience …
Michelle Oden is a seasoned administrative professional with two decades of experience, currently serving as the Front Desk Receptionist for MSUT within the Innovation Center at Michigan State University. She joined the team on May 20th, 2024, bringing a wealth of knowledge from her extensive background with her. In her role at MSUT, Michelle is …
Stacey has dedicated her career to the legal field, including intellectual property and drafting and reviewing contracts. Beginning as an Intellectual Property Assistant and Patent Administrator for Chrysler Corporation, where she was heavily involved with intellectual property management. Continuing with roles at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Michigan Health Information …
Andréa Beauford is a seasoned professional with over 13 years of experience in her field. She joined the Innovation Center team on June 12, 2023, as a Secretary/Support Staff, taking on the primary responsibility of supporting the MSU Technologies office. Prior to her role at the MSU Innovation Center, Beauford worked in the medical field …
Brian Wright, Ph.D., RTTP, CLP serves as Executive Director of MSU Technologies (MSUT), a position he assumed in November 2025. In this role, he leads MSUT’s mission to protect, manage, market, and license technologies derived from MSU’s world-class research while promoting regional economic development and cultivating entrepreneurial opportunities for faculty and students. Dr. Wright brings more …
Stephanie Taylor has recently joined the MSU Innovation Center’s Intellectual Property (IP) team. Taylor will work as a Patent Assistant, working with MSU faculty members and the Innovation Center’s patent attorneys to determine what intellectual property protections are available for the innovations being developed across MSU’s campus. Taylor graduated from Colorado Technical University with a …
Karen Lavery joined MSU Technologies as a Financial Analyst in June 2022. She has been with Michigan State University since July 2013. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from University of Phoenix. Karen started her career serving in the United States Navy, with Operation Deep Freeze, in McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Karen is a wife, …
