Software and Tools

An open source language and environment for statistical computing and graphics. It has both the flexibility and steep learning curve of a programming language.

CARTO Builder is cloud-based mapping software that does not require knowledge of code. Georectified historical maps may be used as basemaps.

An open source platform useful for visualizing networks, including co-authorship networks and biological data networks.

Tool that helps you create a data management plan.

Cloud-based electronic lab notebooks (ELNs). LabArchives is an Internet2 approved ELN.

Web mapping tools that requires no knowledge of code. What makes this platform unique is that it allows easy manipulation of the background or base map in terms of colors that are assigned to each layer.

MATLAB is a high-level language and interactive environment for numerical computation, visualization, and programming. Using MATLAB, you can analyze data, develop algorithms, and create models and applications. The language, tools, and built-in math functions enable you to explore multiple approaches and reach a solution faster than with spreadsheets or traditional programming languages, such as C/C++ or Java.

Qualitative data analysis software. Runs visualizations and queries, and incorporates categorical data.

Clean and transform data.

Palladio is a web-based platform for the visualization of complex, multi-dimensional data. You can use it to plot and analyze point data.