Overview
The objective of this activity is to familiarize yourself with the UW Software Catalog page, an essential resource for accessing various software tools and services offered by the University of Washington. Tools and platforms listed on the page are available to you as long as you are a UW student or otherwise affiliated with the university as a faculty or staff member.
Activity
- Navigate to the UW Software Catalog.
- Briefly browse the list of software.
- Using the filters, determine your parameters (helpful filters include eligibility and free for students).
- If you are so inclined, download and install some tools. Otherwise, navigate to each tool to learn more about how to use it as a member of the university.
Reflection
- Which software tool are you most interested in learning more about?
- Which software tools are most relevant to your discipline?
- What possibilities could these tools open to expand your research capacities?
Bonus Tip
If you need access to hardware, there are various resources available based on your affiliated campus.
Seattle
- Student computers and technology spaces are available in our libraries. Browse the Computers and Printing page to learn more.
- Consider using technology available through the Student Technology Loan Program.
Bothell
- Learn more about technology resources available on the UW Bothell campus library.
- Consider dropping into the Open Learning Lab.
Tacoma
- Find a list of hardware and software available at the UW Tacoma library.
- Several computer labs are available for general student use.