NC State’s Institute for Advanced Analytics (IAA) is delighted to announce its practicum sponsors for the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) Class of 2027. Student teams will have kickoff meetings with their sponsors on Sept. 21-22 and will present final deliverables in late April 2027. The institute has facilitated more than 300 practicum projects over its 20-year history.

Companies marked with an asterisk (*) below are veteran IAA practicum sponsors, and the rest are new this year.

• All American Entertainment: A full-service talent booking agency, specifically focused on the needs of event professionals looking to book keynote speakers and corporate entertainment for their events.
• Axios*: An American news website committed to providing smarter, more efficient coverage of the topics shaping our fast-changing world.
• Datasite: Provides secure software solutions for managing the full spectrum of financial transactions — including M&A, restructuring and administration and capital raising.
• ENAI: Develops biological solutions that help farmers manage crop threats, improve plant performance and realize more of each acre’s potential.
• Fifth Third Bank* (sponsoring two projects): Operates 1,087 branches and 2,400 automated teller machines across 12 states.
• Golden Set Analytics*: A specialized firm that provides high-performance data and statistical analysis for professional tennis players and coaches.
• Ndustrial*: A software company specializing in the optimization of energy intensity within industrial facilities.
• Right at Home: A global franchise corporation providing personalized in-home care and support for seniors and adults with disabilities.
• Safe-Guard Products International: A leading provider of branded vehicle protection products in the finance and insurance sector, serving the automotive, RV, marine and powersports industries.