Mathematica
Vendor
Wolfram
Vendor Website
https://www.wolfram.com/mathematica/
Description
Wolfram Mathematica is a symbolic mathematical computation programming language used in math, computing, engineering, and other fields.
License Information
Current Version
13.2
License Type
University Site License
- Mathematica Desktop and Mathematica Online are free for use to Mason employees and students.
- Mathematica can also be used on research clusters and on distributed, or ad-hoc, grid environments. For details, please contact David Stevens at Wolfram Research via email at dstevens@wolfram.com.
License Effective Dates
Through 7/31/23
Products Included
Mathematica (Windows, macOS, Linux) and Mathematica online.
Terms of Use
https://www.wolfram.com/legal/agreements/wolfram-mathematica/
Getting This Service
How to Access
This application is available in the following technology labs:
- Computer Labs
- Fairfax: Johnson Center, Room 342 & Innovation Hall, Room 301
- Mason Square: Van Metre Building, Room 211
- Science and Technology: Katherine G. Johnson Hall, Room 250
This software is available online in the Citrix Virtual Lab.
Get Access to Mathematica Desktop
Licensing Access (Single Machine)
- Go to https://www.wolfram.com/siteinfo/
- Type in your George Mason University email address and click Continue
- Click the link to download Mathematica for your operating system
- When prompted to activate through your organization (SSO), sign in with your George Mason University login (for details, see instructions: https://support.wolfram.com/54713)
(Note: The first time that you sign in using your school login, you will be prompted to link it to your Wolfram ID if you already have a Wolfram ID associated with your Mason email address.)
Licensing Access (Networks—for network administrators only)
- Go to https://www.wolfram.com/siteinfo/
- Type in your George Mason University email address and click Continue
- Under the Mathematica Download link, click the link to request a network license key
- Fill out the form and click the link to access your new network license
- Download, install and activate MathLM on your license server by following these instructions: https://support.wolfram.com/39082
- Download and install Mathematica on the client machines by following these instructions: https://support.wolfram.com/10928
- When prompted to activate the product on the client machines, select “Other ways to activate” and follow these instructions to connect the product to MathLM: https://reference.wolfram.com/language/tutorial/ActivatingMathematica.html#25353338
Get Access to Mathematica Online
Licensing Access
- Go to https://www.wolframcloud.com/?setsessiontheme=MONLINE
- If prompted to sign in, type in your George Mason University email address and select the option to sign in using your George Mason University NetID and password (Note: The first time that you sign in using your school login, you will be prompted to link it to your Wolfram ID if you already have a Wolfram ID associated with your Mason email address.)
Tutorials
- Hands-on Start to Mathematica (video)
- Hands-on Start to Mathematica Online (video)
- Fast Introduction for Math Students (online book).
- How-To Topics
- Mathematica Resources
- How do I troubleshoot SSO login or access issues?
Resources for Faculty
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- Mathematica for Teaching and Education (video)
- How To Create a Lecture Slideshow (video)
- Wolfram Demonstrations Project: 12,000+ Interactive Wolfram Notebooks for education, research, recreation, and more
- Wolfram Training Education Courses
Support
Getting Help
ITS may provide these software applications via Software Center, JAMF, or other endpoint management systems. ITS staff may assist users in installing the application for supported operating systems. ITS staff have not necessarily received training on the application and do not support the functional operation of the application but will refer users to self-support sites, Mason instructors, vendors, or departmental support when known.