Software for Research and Teaching

Please note, you need to login with your netId to access user guides.

• Adobe Creative Cloud: Installation on Faculty and Staff Computers

  NYU ITS has arranged an Adobe agreement that covers both NYUAD issued and Home Use computers. The licence permits NYU faculty and staff to "purchase" Adobe's Creative Cloud Suite through a third-party vendor at a no cost and then authenticate as NYU staff or faculty.

  • Faculty and staff can go to: http://nyu.onthehub.com to "purchase" this software
  • You will be asked to log in with your NYU credentials (NetID and password), from there you can "purchase" a license for Creative Cloud for free.
  • You will be sent download links once the transaction is completed.
  • Once installed you sign in with your netID@nyu.edu and chose Enterprise ID. You will then use MFA to authenticate.

  Please note the following:

  • The participating faculty or staff member will be responsible for abiding by any terms and conditions.
  • NYU is not responsible for their participation in this agreement. 
  • Students are not eligible to participate; they can purchase Creative Cloud through the NYU Computer Store or through another entity of their choosing.
• ArcGIS

  ArcGIS is a suite of Geographical Information System (GIS) tools.

  • Version: 10.6
  • Operating System: Windows
  • License details: Standalone
  • Windows Install Guide
    
• Cambridge Structural Database (CCDC)

  The world's repository of experimentally determined organic and metal-organic crystal structures.

  • Version: 2019
  • Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
  • License Details: Standalone
  • Windows Installation Guide
  • Mac Installation Guide
  • Linux Installation - on request please email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
• EndNote

  EndNote is a tool for publishing and managing bibliographies, citations, and references.

  • Version: X8 and X9
  • Operating System: Windows, Mac
  • License Details: Standalone
  • Install Endnote
• JMP

  JMP is a tool for expert data analysis, design of experiments, and Six Sigma implementation.

  • Version: 13
  • Operating System: Windows, Mac
  • License Details: Standalone
  • Windows Installation Guide
  • Mac Installation Guide
• LabView

  LabView is a graphical programming platform that helps engineers scale from design to test, and from small to large systems.

  • Version: 2016
  • Operating System: Windows, Linux
  • License Details: Standalone
  • Windows Installation Guide
  • Linux Installation Guide
• LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)

  Lynda.com was upgraded to LinkedIn Learning on June 13, 2019. 

  All NYUAD students, faculty, staff, and researchers are eligible for accounts with LinkedIn Learning, an online library of high-quality instructional videos on the latest software tools and skills, such as the Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro and Microsoft Office. For access, visit LinkedIn Learning and select 'Sign in' and then 'Sign in with your organization portal' and enter nyu.edu on the next page. You'll then be prompted to log in with your NYU netID and password for full access.
  

• Maple

  Maple is mathematical and analytical software.

  • Version: 15
  • Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
  • License Details: Access is provided through a license server, use outside of NYU networks requires VPN connection
  • Installation guide is available on request email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
• Mathematica

  A programming environment designed for mathematical computations.

  • Version: 12
  • Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
  • License Details: Standalone
  • Windows Installation Guide
  • Mac Installation Guide
• Matlab

  A programming environment designed for mathematical computations.

  • Version: 2019a
  • Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
  • License Details: Standalone — an account will be created on Mathworks and access to the download version will be provided
  • Windows Installation Guide
  • Mac Installation Guide
  • Linux Installation guide is available on request email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
• Minitab

  Minitab is statistical software for quality and process improvement.

  • Version: 16
  • Operating System: Windows
  • Licensing Details: Access is provided through a license server, use outside of NYU networks requires VPN connection
  • Installation guide is available on request email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
• Qualtrics Survey Software

  Qualtrics is a tool for creating and administering web-based surveys for research, teaching, and administrative needs. Qualtrics is available to NYU faculty, staff, students and researchers as part of a university-wide license that is managed and supported by NYU Data Services in New York, a joint ITS and Libraries service.

  Qualtrics makes it easy to create surveys ranging from simple to complex, and includes features such as question mapping based on response type, the ability to export response data to statistical software such as SPSS and a collaboration feature for working with others.

  Access

  You can access Qualtrics using your netID and password,  or searching for ‘Qualtrics’ in the Library’s Databases A-Z tab. For more information, please visit the NYU Qualtrics Help Guide, visit Qualtrics University for tutorials and FAQs, or email the Academic Technology team.
  

• Reason

  Reason combines the synths, samplers, and drum machines of Reason with Record's audio recording and mixing features Record.

  • Version: 10
  • Operating System:  Windows & Mac
  • Licensing Details: Access is provided through a license server, use outside of NYU networks requires VPN connection
  • Windows Installation Guide
  • Mac Installation Guide
• Rosetta Stone

  Rosetta Stone is interactive software for language learning. Our students are eligible to learn one language at a time and can choose from 22 different languages, including Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, Italian, Hindi, and Tagalog. Note that Rosetta Stone is best for beginners. Advanced learners will be better served by SCOLA. To apply, students should come to the NYUAD Library Information Desk, or email nyuad.library@nyu.edu if they are studying away.
  

• Sibelius

  Complete software for writing, playing, printing, and publishing music notation.

  • Version: 2019
  • Operating System: Windows & Mac
  • License Details: Access is provided through a license server, use outside of NYU networks requires VPN connection
  • Windows Installation Guide
  • Mac Installation Guide
• Solidworks

  Solidworks is a 3D mechanical CAD (computer-aided design) program.

  • Version: 2019
  • Operating system: Windows
  • License Details: Standalone
  • Windows Installation Guide
• SPSS

  SPSS is a statistical analysis package.

  • Version: 26
  • Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
  • License Details:  Standalone - ONLY available on NYUAD issued computers, a licence key will be provided on request to nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
  • Windows Installation Guide
  • Mac Installation Guide
  • Linux Installation - on request please email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
• Statistica

  A statistical analysis package.

  • Version: 13
  • Operating System: Windows
  • License Details: Access is provided through a license server, use outside of NYU networks requires VPN connection
  • Windows Installation Guide
• Stata

  Stata statistical software is a complete, integrated statistical software package that provides everything you need for data analysis, data management, and graphics.

  • Version: 16
  • Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
  • License Details: Standalone - The licence file is physically installed in the Library
  • Windows Installation Guide
  • Mac Installation Guide
  • Linux Installation Guide
• think-cell

  Create professional looking presentations for your classes fast using think-cell.

  • Operating System: Windows, Mac (MS Office/Powerpoint is required)
  • License Details: Standalone — a license key will be supplied by CAT team on request.

  Do you use PowerPoint to present in your classes? If so, think-cell — used by most consulting firms — might save you a significant amount of working time and enable you to create professional looking presentations for your coursework. Knowing think-cell could be a valuable skill as you enter the workplace since many employers, including top consulting firms and investment banks, use the software.

  think-cell is free to NYUAD students, faculty, and staff. It takes just minutes to learn by watching the short video tutorials available for each chart type. See below for helpful training resources and instructions on how to download think-cell.

  Why should you consider using think-cell?

  • Creating your charts takes 70% less time
    Create 40+ chart types, including waterfall, Gantt, and Mekko charts in just 2-3 minutes
  • 90% less time when making alterations
    Automate changes to your charts with think-cell
  • Gain professional skills
    Become proficient with the charting software used by top consulting and investment firms
  • Better results
    Improve your class presentations and impress your audience

  How to download think-cell

  • Go to www.think-cell.com/download.
  • You will need to enter your NYUAD email address (netID@nyu.edu)
  • Once downloaded please visit the CAT team for a licence key.

  Learn More

  ---

  Find personalized think-cell help, a searchable user manual, and targeted video tutorials.

• Visual Studio

  Visual Studio is a Microsoft developer tool.

  • Versions: Windows 2015 & Mac 2019
  • Operating System: Windows, Mac
  • License Details: Standalone
  • Windows Installation Guide
  • Mac Installation Guide
• WinEdt
  • Version: 10.2
  • Operating System: Windows
  • License Details: Standalone
  • Installation guide is available on request email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu

• ArcGIS

  ArcGIS is a suite of Geographical Information System (GIS) tools.

  • Version: 10.6
  • Operating System: Windows
  • License details: Standalone
  • Windows Install Guide
• Cambridge Structural Database (CCDC)

  The world's repository of experimentally determined organic and metal-organic crystal structures.

  • Version: 2019
  • Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
  • License Details: Standalone
  • Windows Installation Guide
  • Mac Installation Guide
  • Linux Installation - on request please email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
• EndNote

  EndNote is a tool for publishing and managing bibliographies, citations, and references.

  • Version: X8 and X9
  • Operating System: Windows, Mac
  • License Details: Standalone
  • Install Endnote
    
• JMP

  JMP is a tool for expert data analysis, design of experiments, and Six Sigma implementation.

  • Version: 13
  • Operating System: Windows, Mac
  • License Details: Standalone
  • Windows Installation Guide
  • Mac Installation Guide
• LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)

  Lynda.com was upgraded to LinkedIn Learning on June 13, 2019.

  All NYUAD students, faculty, staff, and researchers are eligible for accounts with LinkedIn Learning, an online library of high-quality instructional videos on the latest software tools and skills, such as the Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro and Microsoft Office. For access, visit LinkedIn Learning and select 'Sign in' and then 'Sign in with your organization portal' and enter nyu.edu on the next page. You'll then be prompted to log in with your NYU netID and password for full access.

• Matlab

  A programming environment designed for mathematical computations.

  • Version: 2019a
  • Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
  • License Details: Standalone — an account will be created on Mathworks and access to the download version will be provided
  • Windows Installation Guide
  • Mac Installation Guide
  • Linux Installation guide is available on request email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
• Minitab

  Minitab is statistical software for quality and process improvement.

  • Version: 16
  • Operating System: Windows
  • Licensing Details: Access is provided through a license server, use outside of NYU networks requires VPN connection
  • Installation guide is available on request email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
• Qualtrics Survey Software

  Qualtrics is a tool for creating and administering web-based surveys for research, teaching, and administrative needs. Qualtrics is available to NYU faculty, staff, students and researchers as part of a university-wide license that is managed and supported by NYU Data Services in New York, a joint ITS and Libraries service.

  Qualtrics makes it easy to create surveys ranging from simple to complex, and includes features such as question mapping based on response type, the ability to export response data to statistical software such as SPSS and a collaboration feature for working with others.

  Access

  You can access Qualtrics using your netID and password,  or searching for ‘Qualtrics’ in the Library’s Databases A-Z tab. For more information, please visit the NYU Qualtrics Help Guide, visit Qualtrics University for tutorials and FAQs, or email the Academic Technology team.
  

• Reason

  Reason combines the synths, samplers, and drum machines of Reason with Record's audio recording and mixing features Record.

  • Version: 10
  • Operating System:  Windows & Mac
  • Licensing Details: Access is provided through a license server, use outside of NYU networks requires VPN connection
  • Windows Installation Guide
  • Mac Installation Guide
• Rosetta Stone

  Rosetta Stone is interactive software for language learning. Our students are eligible to learn one language at a time and can choose from 22 different languages, including Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, Italian, Hindi, and Tagalog. Note that Rosetta Stone is best for beginners. Advanced learners will be better served by SCOLA. To apply, come to the NYUAD Library Information Desk. If you are studying away, email nyuad.library@nyu.edu.
  

• Sibelius

  Complete software for writing, playing, printing, and publishing music notation.

  • Version: 2019
  • Operating System: Windows & Mac
  • License Details: Access is provided through a license server, use outside of NYU networks requires VPN connection
  • Windows Installation Guide
  • Mac Installation Guide
• Solidworks

  Solidworks is a 3D mechanical CAD (computer-aided design) program.

  • Version: 2019
  • Operating system: Windows
  • License Details: Standalone
  • Windows Installation Guide
• Stata

  Stata statistical software is a complete, integrated statistical software package that provides everything you need for data analysis, data management, and graphics.

  • Version: 16
  • Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
  • License Details: Standalone - The licence file is phsyically installed in the Library
  • Windows Installation Guide
  • Mac Installation Guide
  • Linux Installation Guide
• think-cell

  Create professional looking presentations for your classes fast using think-cell.

  • Operating System: Windows, Mac (MS Office/Powerpoint is required)
  • License Details: Standalone — a license key will be supplied by CAT team on request.

  Do you use PowerPoint to present in your classes? If so, think-cell — used by most consulting firms — might save you a significant amount of working time and enable you to create professional looking presentations for your coursework. Knowing think-cell could be a valuable skill as you enter the workplace since many employers, including top consulting firms and investment banks, use the software.

  think-cell is free to NYUAD students, faculty, and staff. It takes just minutes to learn by watching the short video tutorials available for each chart type. See below for helpful training resources and instructions on how to download think-cell.

  Why should you consider using think-cell?

  • Creating your charts takes 70% less time
    Create 40+ chart types, including waterfall, Gantt, and Mekko charts in just 2-3 minutes
    
  • 90% less time when making alterations
    Automate changes to your charts with think-cell
  • Gain professional skills
    Become proficient with the charting software used by top consulting and investment firms
  • Better results
    Improve your class presentations and impress your audience

  How to download think-cell

  • Go to www.think-cell.com/download.
  • You will need to enter your NYUAD email address (netID@nyu.edu)
  • Once downloaded please visit the CAT team for a licence key.

  Learn More

  ---

  Find personalized think-cell help, a searchable user manual, and targeted video tutorials.

• Visual Studio

  Visual Studio is a Microsoft developer tool.

  • Versions: Windows 2015 & Mac 2019
  • Operating System: Windows, Mac
  • License Details: Standalone
  • Windows Installation Guide
  • Mac Installation Guide