What does Research Technologies do?
As part of technically assisting a researcher or research team, DoIT's research technologies group may pilot technical solutions as needed to meet the objectives of each specific research grant.
Research Technologies may work to investigate technical aspects, streamline, pilot, and assist with technical requests as they relate specifically to research.
Research Technologies has a campus-wide technology focus to support multidisciplinary research initiatives which will hopefully foster future collaboration and shared best practices.
Research Technologies Vision
You can DoIT with us, we create possibilities.
Research Technologies will bridge the gaps between the research community and the IT community to make changes in time, energy, and resources.
Research Technologies will be the innovator of technical resources for the research community at Stony Brook University.
Research Technologies has a goal of focusing on assisting the research community with various technologies.
Our plan is to listen, collaborate and enhance the technologies on the campus to properly assist all researchers meet their research goals.
Research Software
Stony Brook University provides access to a cultivated collection of software dedicated to your research needs. Below you will find brief descriptions of the packages offered as well as information regarding location and access instruction. As Research Technologies expands, we will start listing a larger compilation of software that is essential for your research needs. Currently you can find a compilation of all provided and discounted software in the DoIT Software Catalog.
ChemDraw
ChemDraw is a program that allows users to draw chemical structures and convert chemical structures to name and vice versa. This software is available to Faculty, Researchers, Staff, Students
LabVIEW
LabVIEW is a scientific graphics tool that allows users to design and deploy measurement and control systems. This software is available to Faculty, Researchers, Students
Library Journals
Stony Brook University subscribes to hundreds of publications, journals, and online databases such as Academic Search Complete, JSTOR, Web of Science, Ebscohost, IEEE Xplore, Project MUSE, ScienceDirect, and more. To get started, visit the Stony Brook Libraries website. Use the "SBU Find" tab above the search bar to refine your search. Off-campus access may require you to authenticate with your NetID. This software is available to Faculty, Researchers, Students
MATLAB
MathWorks produces mathematical computing software for engineers, scientists, mathematicians, and researchers. MATLAB, the language of technical computing, is a programming environment for algorithm development, data analysis, visualization, and numeric computation. This software is available to Faculty, Researchers, Staff, Students
Qualtrics
Qualtrics is a hosted survey and research tool that Stony Brook University has subscribed to in order to conduct quality surveys with the end result of collecting and analyzing data. Qualtrics is the tool used by Stony Brook's own Center for Research. It is available to all students, faculty, and staff who have an active NetID. This software is available to Clubs, Faculty, Researchers, Staff, Students, Teaching Assistants (TA's)
SAS
SAS is an integrated system of software providing data entry, project management, reporting, statistical analysis, and business planning, forecasting, and decision support. SAS is site licensed for the entire Stony Brook University community. This software is available to Faculty, Researchers, Staff, Students
SPSS
SPSS is a statistical and data mining software package that allows you to analyze research data to make smarter decisions, solve problems and improve outcomes.
This software is available to Faculty, Researchers, Staff, Students, Teaching Assistants (TA's)
VMware
VMware is a virtualization and cloud computing software provider. Under certain circumstances, faculty and students may obtain this software free of charge under the VMware Academic Program. Staff using VMware products to support the infrastructure of the University must purchase licenses. This software is available to Faculty, Researchers, Staff, Students
Data Management Plan Tool
The Data Management Plan Tool (DMP Tool) is an online resource that is meant to assist researchers in creating data management plans as required by most grant proposals.
High Performance Computing
Stony Brook University offers researchers several different options depending on needs. Visit the High Performance Computing service page for more information.
Options for Building Your Own Website
SB You
SB You is a web publishing platform powered by WordPress that lets you quickly create professional-looking websites. Faculty, staff and students can create a single site or as many as they want for a variety of purposes such as course information, team activities or personal blogs and portfolios.
OmniUpdate
The Web Services team in the Office of Marketing and Communications provides training and support for the OU Campus Content Management System. A series of responsive page templates branded in the Stony Brook look and feel have been designed to give non-technical administrative personnel the ability to quickly update content without having to be a graphic designer or programmer.
New to Stony Brook?
Welcome to Stony Brook University's Research Community!
Below you will find links and information to help you get started as a researcher.
Technology Accounts
DoIt has compiled a list of Technology Accounts alphabetized in one convenient location on the Services Page.
Stony Brook's Research Site
Stay up to date with current events, fact pages, request forms, as well as access to other resources on SBU's Research Home Page.
Faculty Profile Database
This database is a central repository of information on SBU faculty. You can find the Faculty Profile Database here.
Introduction for those new to the Stony Brook Research Community:
Research Technologies Partners
Stony Brook College of Business
Vice President of Economic Development at Stony Brook
Integration of Research, Education, and Professional Development
Stony Brook Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Useful Links for Researchers
Additional Information
Files & Links
Getting Help
The Division of Information Technology provides support on all of our services. If you require assistance please submit a support ticket through the IT Service Management system.
Submit A Quick TicketPlease Contact
Research Computing
- researchtech@stonybrook.edu
- (631) 632-1156