Software & Apps

ANSYS

Engineering simulation software used to model and manipulate a range of values to analyze and, potentially, predict real-world behaviors.

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ArcGIS

ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Online are the industry standard GIS software for users to create maps, perform spatial analysis, and manage data, and…

BioRender

BioRender is a web-based app to help create scientific figures up to 50X faster than traditional tools.

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Blue (Course evaluations)

Blue is a course evaluation system by eXplorance. Tufts began moving to the Blue system in Summer 2016.

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Bongo

Create a variety of video assignments and track student progress in Canvas.

Canvas

Learning management system that provides a collaborative space for course content, assignments, and grading.

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COMSOL

Software package used by engineers and scientists to perform multiphysics modeling and simulation tasks.

Easy Generator

Create online learning modules with high interactivity and rich content

Echo360

Record, edit, and publish live lectures and screencasts.

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EndNote

Search online bibliographic databases, organize references, and create bibliographies for scholarly and research paper writing.

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ENVI

ENVI is a remote sensing software used for processing and analyzing geospatial imagery. ENVI software combines spectral image processing and image…

GeoData at Tufts

An online geospatial data repository you can use to search, discover, preview, interact with, and download data from university repositories.

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GitHub

A code hosting platform for version control and collaboration; enabling you and others to work together on projects from anywhere. 

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Hypothes.is

A digital platform which allows for the addition of a conversation layer over the entire web that works everywhere

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JumboPrint (on-campus printing)

Low-cost, on-demand printing at over 40 locations across the Tufts campuses.

JumboSearch (library catalog)

A one-stop search for Tufts library holdings, including books, e-books, videos, images, articles, and digital media.

Kaltura Capture

Quickly capture video from your computer screen, webcam, or both and upload to your Canvas course site. (Formerly CaptureSpace Lite)

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Kaltura Tools (Media Gallery and My Media)

Create, upload, organize, and distribute video, audio, and other media for use in Canvas course sites.

Microsoft Office 365

A suite of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and email software that is available for free to Tufts students, faculty, and staff.

O'Reilly Online Learning

O'Reilly Online Learning is an e-reference library housing a collection of technical books, videos, case studies, and interactive tools for…

Parallels Workstation

Simultaneously run multiple operating systems on a Windows or Linux computer.

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Poll Everywhere

Send a variety of question types directly to student devices during lectures and get real-time feedback and analysis.

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Remote Computing Infrastructure

Tufts students, faculty, and staff can access most university software remotely for teaching, learning, research, and general-purpose needs. This…

SecureCRT

Terminal emulation for Windows, Mac & Linux computers that provides secure, encrypted login and data transfer.

SigmaPlot

Scientific graphing and data analysis platform for engineers and scientists.

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SolidWorks

SolidWorks is a solid modeling computer-aided design and computer-aided engineering application published by Dassault Systèmes.

Student Information System (SIS)

Provides students with course registration, course catalogs and schedules, financial aid information, grades and transcripts, and more.

Tableau (Server and Desktop)

Analytics and data visualization tools.

 

Tableau Server: Provides online access for staff and faculty to…

Tufts Learning Center

Develop your personal and professional skills with training programs offered to Tufts employees.

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TuftsAlert

Emergency alert system providing critical safety information to the Tufts community.

TurnItIn

Check student work for plagiarism and incorrect citations.

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a second level of verification when you log into designated Tufts websites and online services. This added…

Udemy Business

On-demand learning with access to thousands of constantly updated courses online.

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Visual Classrooms

Visual Classrooms is a classroom response system that allows students to interact individually and in groups using whiteboards, multi-media and…

Visual Understanding Environment (VUE)

Organize and visualize interconnected information with this concept mapping application.

VoiceThread

Post video and audio files to spark discussion and collaboration among students.

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VPN (Remote Network Access)

Create a secure and private connection to the Tufts network from off-campus locations using the Cisco Secure Client (formally known as Cisco…

Wikis

Create private collaborative websites that can be edited and maintained online by multiple users (Similar to: Wikipedia). Wikis can be made…

WordPress

Create simple websites—ideal for blogs, portfolios, and projects. (Similar to: Drupal, Google Sites, Medium, Squarespace)

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Zoom

Tufts recommended and supported tool to host and attend audio and video conferences, presentations, and meetings. (Similar to Webex, Skype, Google…

Not finding what you are looking for?

If you can’t find the software you’re looking for, contact Tufts Technology Services Desk at 617-627-3376 or it@tufts.edu for assistance.