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.

Box

Store, access, and share content securely at Tufts and beyond. (Similar to: Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive)

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COMSOL

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

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CrashPlan

A cloud-based backup service to back up computer files in a secure online setting in the event of hard drive failure, malware, or other loss of…

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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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Jabber Chat

Communicate online via instant messaging and group chat. (Similar to Google Chat, Facebook Messenger, MS Teams, Slack)

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JumboPrint (on-campus printing)

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

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LabArchives

Research data management system that provides electronic lab notebook functionality for research projects, data, and collaboration.

Microsoft Office 365

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

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Microsoft Teams

Communicate and collaborate online via instant messaging, voice, and discussion channels. 

Parallels Workstation

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

Reserve Tufts

Find, reserve, or manage spaces on the Medford and Boston campuses.

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.

Tableau (Server and Desktop)

Analytics and data visualization tools.

 

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

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TuftsAlert

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

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…

Visual Understanding Environment (VUE)

Organize and visualize interconnected information with this concept mapping application.

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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…

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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.