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Widening Access to Simpleware Software for Academics and Research Institutions
Posted on 28 August 2024 by Kerim Genc
The Synopsys Academic & Research Alliance (SARA) aims to inspire and foster the world's next generation of technologists and innovators by providing academic and research institutions with access to Synopsys tools and technology. By investing in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, we aim to nurture the interests and skills that are needed to bring the next generation of engineers into the workforce and research labs.
The Simpleware group at Synopsys has recently joined SARA and is now working to provide software that is essential in preparing highly skilled graduates to work in the image-based analysis field. To that end, we have officially released the Simpleware University Bundle, which is provided as a 50-seat floating/network research license and enables campus-wide access for enhanced collaboration and teaching. There are no technical limitations, such as restricted import/exports or model sizes – you get everything! The only limitation is that these licenses must be used for unrestricted fundamental research.
Currently, the Simpleware University Bundle is available in the Americas, AUS/NZ and EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa). For South and East Asia, we have our traditional research licenses available.
What Can You Do with the Simpleware University Bundle?
The Simpleware University Bundle provides campus-wide access to tools for research and instruction in image-based modeling, applicable to the Life Sciences, Materials Science, and Industrial Applications. It can be used for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in medical device design, fundamental research in Materials Science, or even image analysis in radiology research. The opportunities for usage are almost limitless across any research campus, whether academic or governmental, as long as the intent is to advance unrestricted scientific exploration in your field of study.
How is the University Bundle Helping Simpleware Users?
Dana Carpenter PhD, an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado Denver, exemplifies a researcher benefiting from the Simpleware University Bundle. Dr. Carpenter began using Simpleware software in 2011 and transitioned to the University Bundle in 2023. Simpleware software is used in the classroom as part of lectures and as a tool for coursework and theses. It is also integral to research projects at the Smart Materials and Biomechanics (SMAB) Lab at the university.
The team at the Smart Materials and Biomechanics (SMAB) Lab, University of Colorado Denver (Image courtesy of CU Denver).
Previously, Dr. Carpenter had to schedule student time with the software based on the limited number of existing licenses. With the 50 licenses included in the Simpleware University Bundle, there are no longer any limitations in his classroom due to having too few licenses for too many students. Dr. Carpenter can now provide ALL his students with full access to hands-on training using the complete software suite.
According to Dr. Carpenter: "This is going to be better now that there’s the University Bundle, because now I’m going to have them do this themselves. I used to just hand them the mesh at the end, but now the students are all going to be able to be in the lab at the same time, with me instructing them, and actually create their own models using the University Bundle."
In terms of his academic research within the SMAB Laboratory, Dr. Carpenter's graduate students no longer need to play musical chairs with the licenses, where users had to take turns and schedule their allotted time to do their work. Now, everyone can simply access the software whenever they need it. This level of access benefits all universities and academic institutions that previously had to restrict who could use the software and when. We are excited to see what new research will emerge from the Bundle
For Dr. Carpenter, "The Simpleware University Bundle is really a huge help for my team, both financially and logistically, so thanks again!"
Learn More
- Read more about the Simpleware University Bundle
- Watch Dr Carpenter’s presentation in our on-demand webinar The Simpleware University Bundle: Empowering Academia to Do More with Medical Imaging
Any Questions?
Do you have any questions about the Simpleware University Bundle or need additional information?