Mac Data Desktop
Where can I use this device?
You can use this device in:
- Dataspace, Hunt Library
- Data Experience Lab (DXL), Hill Library
This device may not be used outside the Libraries.
About this device
This Mac desktop is equipped with geospatial, statistical, programming, visualization, and modeling software for data-intensive work. It can be used for GIS analysis, statistical computing, data visualization, scientific modeling, or programming tasks that require specialized macOS software.
What can I use this for?
- Run geospatial analysis or statistical computing using pre-installed software
- Use programming, visualization, or modeling tools for data-intensive research
Libraries staff used an AI agent, Claude, to generate this description, then reviewed it for accuracy. More about this process
Useful information
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How can I reserve it?
Standard Reservations
You can reserve workstations for a maximum of eight hours (two four-hour reservations) per day for a standard reservation.
Please review the reservation guidelines for data reservations. Standard reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Extended Reservations
If you need to run computationally intensive projects, such as training a machine-learning model, and require a workstation for longer than eight hours, you can submit a request for an extended reservation.
An extended reservation will be approved for up to four days and are approved based on workstation availability. We evaluate and respond to requests within two business days. Staff may request additional information or a consultation before approving the request.
More information about extended reservations
Use Guidelines
Reservable up to 7 days in advance.Reserve for up to 4 hoursReservable byAfter 15 minute grace period for arrival, space becomes available to others.View workstation use guidelines.
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What software comes on it?
Ready to use
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Anaconda
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Fusion 360
- Blender
- ChemDraw
- G Suite
- GitHub Desktop
- Google Chrome
- Google Earth Pro
- iMovie
- Keynote
- Maple
- Mathematica
- MATLAB
- Mendeley Reference Manager
- MeshLab
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Visual Studio Code
- Microsoft Word
- Mozilla Firefox
- Node.js
- Numbers
- OpenSCAD
- Pages
- Panopto
- Processing
- Python
- QGIS
- QGIS GRASS
- QualCoder
- R
- RStudio
- Safari
- Safe Exam Browser
- Solidworks eDrawings Viewer
- SPSS
- Tableau Desktop
- Taguette
- TeXShop
- TeXworks
- Xcode
- Zoom
- Zotero
Can be installed
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Who can I contact about it?
Jeff Essic
- What are the hardware specifications?
- Mac Mini with M1 chip, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU
- M1 Graphics
- 1TB Solid-State Drive
- 16GB memory
- Dual 24" 2K monitors
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