The Use of Mobile Applications in Research

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In science and engineering, there are a range of easy‐to‐access software applications for smart phones, tablets, and laptop and desktop computers that greatly simplify basic and advanced laboratory research activities. The available software programs include numerous mobile and web‐friendly applications for electronic laboratory notebooks, project planning, solution calculations, and advanced scientific calculations and analysis, and even simple‐to‐use apps for your favorite scientific meetings. A typical collection of mobile‐friendly applications is discussed here in the context of preparing, performing, and presenting your research.