Why Mathematica 6 Is Ideal for Higher Education

Mathematica 6 is the major new product in engineering, science, economics and math education and research. Although it's based on Mathematicas of the past, major new developments greatly increase its scope, making it suited for an unprecedented range of users across campus.

Instantly Make Interactive Content
Everything from sine waves to planetary motion paths and even algebraic equations can be interactive. Mathematica 6 automatically creates sophisticated interfaces so you and your students can change values and see results in real time, often with only one line of code.

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Easily Create Publishable Graphics
Mathematica 6 takes simple graphics commands and automatically creates high-fidelity, high-impact visualizations that can be used in Mathematica presentations or exported to all major 2D and 3D graphics formats.

High-impact adaptive visualization in Mathematica 6 »
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Include Real-World Data in Lectures and Labs
Mathematica 6 provides instant access to an expanding library of data collections, including geography, linguistics, chemistry, finance, and much more. You can access these from right inside Mathematica and seamlessly incorporate current data in classroom examples.

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Utilize a Wealth of Free Interactive Material
Mathematica newcomers need not worry. The Wolfram Demonstrations Project features over 1,000 free interactive illustrations, with more added every day. You can even build and submit your own Demonstrations for others to use. The Wolfram Library Archive houses articles and programs on a variety of educational topics, and the Mathematica Documentation Center has thousands of examples and tutorials to guide you through complex tasks.

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Wolfram Library Archive »
Wolfram Mathematica Documentation Center »

Create a Dynamic Classroom
The dynamic interactivity and intuitive programming language in Mathematica 6 enable you to develop powerful content with ease. Everything from generating instructional handouts and homework assignments with interactive examples to building powerful applications for modeling and simulation is now accessible thanks to the versatility of Mathematica 6.

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