Mathematica

Mathematica is a symbolic mathematical computation program, sometimes called a computer algebra program, used in many scientific, engineering, mathematical, and computing fields. It was conceived by Stephen Wolfram and is developed by Wolfram Research of Champaign, Illinois.  The Wolfram Language is the programming language used in Mathematica.

Features include instant dynamic interactivity, high-impact adaptive visualization, symbolic interface construction, load-on-demand curated data, image and audio processing, neural networkings, 3D printing, and tools for connecting to DLL, SQL, Java, .NET, C++, Fortran, CUDA, OpenCL, and http based systems.

 

Wolfram|Alpha Pro

Wolfram|Alpha Pro lets you do more with Wolfram|Alpha. Upload your own data and images for analysis, get customized and interactive visuals for presentations, download data, get more computation time, access optimized web apps and support the long-term development of Wolfram|Alpha as a resource for the world. For more information visit the Wolfram|Alpha Pro page.

 

To Access Mathematica or Wolfram|Alpha pro

Mathematica is currently installed in the following locations:

  • All Open Access labs and electronic classrooms. Many departmental labs have Mathematica installed as well.
  • Cal State LA's Mathematica license can be used for grid computing.

Installing Mathematica

Students, faculty and staff can install Mathematica on a personally owned machine.

  1. Create an account (New users only):
    1. Go to user.wolfram.com and click Create Account.
    2. Fill out form using a @calstatela.edu email, and click Create Wolfram ID.
    3. Check your email and click the link to validate your Wolfram ID.
  2. Request the download and key:
    1. Fill out this form to request an Activation Key.
    2. Click the Product Summary page link to access your license.
    3. Click Get Downloads and select Download next to your platform.
    4. Run the installer on your machine, and enter the Activation Key at prompt.

Installing Wolfram|Alpha Pro

Faculty, staff, and students can request access to Wolfram|Alpha Pro by following the directions below.

  1. Create an account (New users only):
    1. Go to user.wolfram.com and click Create Account.
    2. Fill out form using a @calstatela.edu email, and click Create Wolfram ID.
    3. Check your email and click the link to validate your Wolfram ID.
  2. Request access to Wolfram|Alpha Pro:
    1. Fill out this form to request access.
    2. Go to Wolfram|Alpha and click Sign in to access Wolfram|Alpha Pro.

 

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