My Corporate Connector

Looking to explore industry partnerships but not sure where to start?

Each college at MSU has a dedicated corporate engagement professional who understands your field and can help you connect with the right industry partners. Whether you’re seeking research funding, exploring commercialization opportunities, or just curious about how to get started, your corporate connector is here to guide you.

Find the right contact for your college below—and take the first step toward turning your research into real-world impact.

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Nick Miller

Executive Director

Nick is the Executive Director for MSU Business Connect  and is committed to forging mutually beneficial collaborations between the university and our corporate partners to advance research that have make the world a better place. Nick’s team of corporate relationship experts actively seek out industry partners and pair them with MSU faculty research teams to develop the next generation of products, materials, and insights that will drive future revenue and research opportunities for both parties.

Connect with Nick: nbmiller@msu.edu

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Brice Nelson

Director of Corporate Partnerships

Brice develops relationships between MSU and the private sector. Brice serves as MSU’s front door for corporations and directs businesses to key campus resources while establishing new partnerships with lasting impact. Brice leads efforts in many areas including mobility, smart health, bioengineering, energy and more.

Brice covers:

  • Eli Broad College of Business and Management
  • College of Communication Arts and Sciences
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Law
  • College of Social Science

Connect with Brice: 517-884-2368, bnelson@msu.edu, LinkedIn

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Jeff Myers

Director of Corporate Relations

Jeff manages industry research partnerships with MSU focused on plant and food sciences, agriculture, packaging materials or animal and human health fields.

Jeff covers:

  • College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • College of Human Medicine
  • College of Natural Science
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • College of Veterinary Medicine

Connect with Jeff: 517-884-2366, jkmyers@msu.edu, LinkedIn

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Leon Ma

Assistant Director for Corporate Relations

Leon Ma is the Assistant Director for Corporate Relations at MSU Business Connect. In this role, Leon holds responsibility for business intelligence research to determine high-potential opportunities for corporate partnerships that align with MSU’s strengths, as well as to drive corporate relationships to productive outcomes.

Connect with Leon: maliyang@msu.edu

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