University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Software Overview

Create stunning designs with AutoCAD® design and documentation software. Speed up documentation and detailing work with productivity tools and share your work with TrustedDWG™ technology.

How to get this Software

Autodesk provides students with open access to more than 100 products. Visit the Autodesk Education page to get access to their suite of products. Students will be required to create a free Autodesk account in order to download the software.

Software Overview

JAWS® is the world’s most popular screen reader, developed for computer users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content. JAWS reads aloud what’s on the PC screen and gives the user a unique set of intelligent tools for navigating and accessing Web pages and all screen content.

How to get this Software

Get access to JAWS for your computer using your UWM credentials. Visit the Freedom Scientific webpage to gain access.

Software Overview

JMP combines powerful statistics with dynamic graphics and memory to reveal insights that are impossible to gain from raw tables of numbers or static graphs.

How to get this Software

UWM students can purchase JMP from the SoftwareShop at no cost.

The license period for JMP Pro volume is from August 1st through June 30 of the following calendar year. Licenses are valid through the end of the current license period regardless of the purchase date.

Is the software available at Campus Computer Labs? 

Yes, JMP is available at UWM Campus Computer Labs. For lab locations and computer availability, visit the General Access Computer Labs website. 

Software Overview

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™.

How to get this Software

Please follow the steps below and create a free MathWorks account to get started with MATLAB:

1. Go to University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s MATLAB portal
2. Scroll down to the middle of the page and click Sign in to Get Started.
3. Log in using your UWM credentials.
4. Create a free MathWorks Account.

Please contact MathWorks contact support with any questions or issues you may have.

Software Overview

The developer tools and learning resources that were previously part of your Imagine account are now available with Azure Dev Tools for Teaching. Click here for more information and access to Microsoft Azure.

Software Overview

UWM students get access to Microsoft 365, a powerful document management and collaboration platform. Going far beyond email and calendar, Microsoft 365 has document storage and collaboration utilities, video conferencing software, and powerful business intelligence platforms.

How to get this Software

Click here for more information on Microsoft 365 and download instructions for the Microsoft suite.

Software Overview

Read&Write software is a discrete, customizable toolbar that integrates reading, writing, studying, and research support tools with common applications.The software has features that benefit all students, and particular features are especially beneficial to struggling readers, writers, and students with learning disabilities. Additionally, English language learners can build confidence and independence to succeed at home, work, and school. This software is available at no cost to UWM students.

How to get this Software

UWM students can download read&write for free through the texthelp website.

• Navigate to the texthelp website.
• Click the Try read&write button.
• Install on your desired browser/operating system.
• Once you have the software installed, log in using your UW-Milwaukee credentials.
  • This will bypass any cost or free trial period.

Additional Resources

For technical support contact:

 u.s.info@texthelp.com or 888-248-0652

For other questions contact:

• Aura Hirschman
• Shannon Aylesworth
• UWM’s Accessibility Resource Center

Software Overview

SAS fully uses multi-core technologies to deliver increased processing capabilities through high-performance, in-database and in-memory analytics. This results in greater insights more quickly from big data and streaming data.

How to get this Software

UW-Milwaukee students can get SAS for home use from the SoftwareShop.

• Once you have completed your order, an email will be sent to you containing further information on how to download the software.
• Additionally, the license term for SAS Educational and Administrative Volume is from August 1st through July 31st of the following calendar year.
• Licenses are valid through the end of the current license period regardless of the purchase date.

Is the software available at Campus Computer Labs? 

Yes, SAS is available for use at UWM Campus Computer Labs. For lab locations and computer availability, visit the General Access Computer Labs website.

Additional Resources

Software Overview

IBM SPSS Statistics is an integrated family of products that addresses the entire analytical process, from planning to data collection to analysis, reporting, and deployment. With more than a dozen fully integrated modules to choose from, you can find the specialized capabilities you need to increase revenue, outperform competitors, conduct research, and make better decisions.

How to get this Software

UWM students can download this software for free through the SoftwareShop.

• Once you have completed your order, an email will be sent to you containing further information on how to download the software.
• The license period for SPSS licenses is from September 1st through August 31st of the following calendar year.
• Licenses are valid through the end of the current license period regardless of the purchase date.

Software Overview

Stata statistical software is a complete, integrated statistical software package that provides everything you need for data analysis, data management, and graphics. Stata is not sold in modules, which means you get everything you need in one package.

How to get this Software

UWM students can purchase the software from the STATA GradPlan website at an academic discount. Software purchased from the STATA GradPlan website can only be installed on the student’s personal computer.

Software Overview

Create professional-looking presentations for your classes using think-cell

Do you use PowerPoint to present in your classes? If so, think-cell – used by most consulting firms – might save you some time. think-cell is free to UWM students, faculty, and staff for nonprofit use. It only takes a few minutes to learn by watching the short video tutorials available for each chart type. See the additional resources section below for more information about available training.

How to get this Software

Visit think-cell’s website to download the free software. think-cell is available for both PC and Mac.

Click here and request access with your UWM credentials to get the think-cell license key.

Additional Resources

To find personalized think-cell help, a searchable user manual, and targeted video tutorials, visit the think-cell website.

• Watch this think-cell overview video.
• Watch this how to create your first chart video.
• Review think-cell’s 40+ chart types and features.
• Learn how to link an Excel file to your think-cell chart and automate data updates.

Software Overview

An interactive 3D anatomy tool. Includes a human anatomy atlas, comprehensive references for biological concepts and processes, and 3D physiology animations.

How to get this Software

A personal account is required to use this resource. If you already have a Visible Body Courseware account, please use a different email address to create a Web Suite account.

Software Overview

ZoomText is the world’s leading magnification and screen reading software for the visually impaired and helps countless individuals across the globe stay employed and in touch with the world.

How to get this Software

UWM students can get access to ZoomText for their personal/home computers by visiting Freedom Scientific’s website. You will need your UWM credentials to sign up.

Is the software available at Campus Computer Labs? 

Yes, ZoomText is available at UWM Campus Computer Labs. For lab locations and computer availability, visit the General Access Computer Labs website.