Mathematica

Mathematica Overview

Mathematica is a computational software program used in scientific, engineering, and mathematical fields and other areas of technical computing.  Mathematica seamlessly integrates a numeric and symbolic computational engine, graphics system, programming language, documentation system, and advanced connectivity to other applications. 
Key Capabilities of Mathematica

License Information

VCU has a 31 simultaneous user license for Mathematica from Wolfram Research Inc.
Mathematica obtained under this VCU site license may only be used by VCU faculty, staff and students for VCU related research and instruction. Under the VCU cross platform license, up to 31 computers can be running Mathematica at any time. License use is controlled by the VCU Mathematica License Manager.  Mathematica versions available under this license are:

  • Mathematica for Windows Me/NT/2000/XP/VISTA (Up to 31 concurrent users)
  • Mathematica for Mac X 10.3 or 10.4 (Up to 31 concurrent users)
  • Mathematica for Linux or Solaris (to request media) (1 concurrent user)

Mathematica for Faculty & Staff

  • Faculty/staff may register and download Mathematica for:

    For Windows (version 7.0.1- both 32-bit and 64-bit - first available 4/2009)
    For Windows (version 6.0.3 - both 32-bit and 64-bit - first available 6/20/2008)
    For Macs (version 7.0.1 - both 32-bit and 64-bit - first available 4/2009)
    For Macs (version 6.0.3 - both 32-bit and 64-bit - first available 6/20/2008)
    For Linux (version 7.0.1 both 32-bit and 64-bit - first available 5/2009)
    For Linux (version 6.0.3 - both 32-bit and 64-bit - first available 6/20/2008)

    Note: To run the Mathematica at VCU, the VCU Mathematica License Manager server must be running in order to 'boot up' the Mathematica software on your PC. If the Mathematica License Manager server goes down, Mathematica will not be available. If you are attempting to startup Mathematica and are unable to do so, report this to the TS HelpDesk at 828-2227.  
  • Faculty/Staff Home Use Licenses

    Also included in VCU's Mathematica contract are 31 " Home Use" licenses for faculty and staff. Home-use licenses are restricted to a desktop computer or laptop owned by the employee. Home-use licenses are automatically registered to the individual who requested it and may not be transferred to another individual. |

    Each individual approved for a home-use license is issued a unique license number and and provided with a single-machine version of the product for the platform requested. Each home-use license is renewed annually in conjunction with the parent license program. Your request will be forwarded to the VCU Site Administrator to verify VCU employment status. Wolfram Research will send your home-use license to you. 
                     To request a Faculty/Staff Mathematica Home Use License or license upgrade.
                     When prompted enter the VCU license number: L3065-4612 
     
  • Current VCU faculty and staff may access Mathematica on the App2Go Server

Mathematica for Students

  • Departments teaching Mathematica have Mathematica installed in their computer labs for student use.
  • Students may access Mathematica on the App2Go Server.
  • Mathematica student licenses are also available for purchase via the web from Wolfram Research in semester, 12 month and perpetual versions.
    The perpetual Student Edition version can be ordered online at a discount from journeyEd and delivered to the VCU Bookstore with no shipping charges. Students who have purchased Mathematica for Students can convert their license to the professional version of Mathematica at a significant discount after graduation.
  • Q&A about Mathematica for Students

On the App2Go Citrix Server:

Using a Windows, Mac or Linux computer, you are able to access Mathematica via a browser window. Although Mathematica runs on the App2Go Server, it appears to be running on your PC. You can open, save and print files from your PC. Applications on the App2Go server are available to support research projects and are not intended for instructional use. Five (5) concurrent use licenses of Mathematica are available for use by VCU researchers on the App2Go Server.

Current VCU faculty, staff and students may request an App2Go account to access Mathematica on the App2Go Server for research. Documentation on how to use of the App2Go Server will provide you details such as system requirements, installation, opening files, saving files and printing.

Manuals & Training

Support & Consultation

Technology Services provides statistical and programming consultation for using this product for teaching and research purposes. To request a consultation appointment contact statconsult@vcu.edu or see the consultation web site.

Sign Up for VCU MATHMATICA-L LISTSERV

LISTSERV subscribers receive notifications of Mathematica upgrades and maintenance fixes, times to renew Mathematica licenses, Mathematica training opportunities, etc.

To subscribe to the VCU MATHMATICA-L LISTSERV send the following e-mail to listserv@lists.vcu.edu:
           subscribe MATHMATICA-L firstname lastname
           Example for Jane Doe: subscribe SPLUS-L Jane Doe

This page was updated on Wednesday, November 04, 2009


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