Software and Systems

Overview

The University of Miami utilizes numerous platforms and systems for the purposes of administrative activities related to research. These research systems include, but are not limited to: IBISResearch, InfoReady, Complion, REDCap, Velos, Employee Compensation Compliance (ECC), UChart, CITI Program (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative), ULearn, Web Animal Ordering (WAO)/GRANITE.

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research & Scholarship (OVPRS) Research Information Technology (IT) team provides systems, facilities, and resources to facilitate the conduct and administration of research.

Get Started

• Access information about various University of Miami research systems.

Resources

• Research Systems
• Contact:
  • 305-243-2314 
  • resinfo@med.miami.edu
• Help/Check Incident Status
• CTSI Informatics Tools

Overview

The UM Libraries offer a variety of systems/software, trainings, technology, equipment, and guidance to aid researchers at the U. Via UM Libraries, researchers can access and find assistance with:

• Databases
• Data and Visualization Services
• Geospatial Data (GIS)
• Data Management Strategies – Including Finding Data, Analyzing Data, and Visualization
• Research Consultations
• Digital Scholars Lab – Computing lab for data analysis and visualization, e.g., SPSS, SAS, etc.
• Creative Studio – Computers with video, audio, graphic software, etc; 3-D printing, equipment, etc.
• Equipment Lending
• Training/Workshops – Digital humanities, data management, data analysis, software carpentry, GIS data, etc.
• ORCID (Open Research and Contributor ID) – Registry provides unique non-proprietary digital identifier for researchers and scholars

Overview

University of Miami Information Technology (UMIT) provides research faculty with access to various data analysis, visualization, and management systems. This includes:

• ArcGIS: Capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present data for geodatabase management applications.
• GraphPad Prism: A scientific 2D graphing and statistical software specifically formatted for the analysis of quantitative and categorical data.
• Maple: Combines a powerful mathematical computation engine with an intuitive, "clickable" user interface.
• MATLAB: High-level language and interactive environment for numerical computation, visualization, and programming.
• Minitab: A statistics package used for data and file management.
• NVivo: A qualitative data analysis software package that works with very rich text-based and/or multimedia information, where deep levels of analysis on small or large volumes of data are required.
• PyMOL: An open source 3D molecular visualization software that allows scientists to view, share, and analyze their molecular data as images or videos.
• SAS: An integrated system of software products which enables programmers to perform information retrieval, data management, and much more.
• SAS JMP: A product of the SAS institute that is used for quality control, simple and complex statistical analysis, and data visualization.
• SPSS: A comprehensive statistical software program.

Resources

• University of Miami Data and Visualization Services Team
• GIS Resources at the University Libraries
• Software for Faculty

Overview

University of Miami Information Technology (UMIT) works with University academic and administrative departments to provide campus-wide and volume licensing agreements for commonly used software programs and applications. Commonly accessed software include:

• Listserv: Distribute email to a group of subscribers (e.g., electronic mailing lists).
• Microsoft Forms: Enables you to quickly and easily create basic surveys, questionnaires, and more.
• Microsoft PowerBI: A cloud-based business analytics service that enables anyone to visualize and analyze data.
• Qualtrics: Create and distribute online surveys.
• Zoom: A video conferencing tool that combines an easy-to-use interface with exceptional video quality.

Resources

• All Volume Licensed Software
• Software for Faculty
• Enterprise-Wide Data Sharing and Collaboration