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About TTF-DDG

NCCR Evolving Language Transversal Task Force Digital Data Generation​

Learn about the TTF-DDG: our mission, team, and role in supporting computer-based research across the NCCR Evolving Language project.

Quick Facts​

  • Full Name: NCCR Evolving Language Transversal Task Force Digital Data Generation
  • Acronym: NCCR-TTF-DDG
  • Established: Late 2024
  • Team Size: 1 permanent member + 7 supervising PIs
  • Role: Technical support and implementation for computer-based research tasks

About Sections​

Mission & Role​

Our purpose and responsibilities​

Discover how the TTF-DDG:

  • Supports implementation of computer-based tasks
  • Develops and maintains the task library
  • Modernizes and upgrades existing systems
  • Facilitates cross-work package collaboration

Key Focus Areas:

  • Library of Tasks development
  • ASR Collection implementation
  • Technical modernization efforts

Learn about our mission →

Team​

Who we are​

Meet the TTF-DDG team:

  • 1 Permanent Member: Hands-on technical development and support
  • 7 Supervising PIs: Strategic guidance and oversight

Learn about:

  • Our working model
  • Areas of expertise
  • Collaboration approach
  • Growth and history

Meet the team →

Supervision​

Governance and oversight​

Understanding our supervisory structure:

  • Role of the 7 Principal Investigators
  • Governance model
  • Decision-making processes
  • Integration with NCCR structure

View supervision details →

Our Story​

Foundation (Late 2024)​

The TTF-DDG was established in response to the growing need for coordinated technical support across NCCR Evolving Language work packages.

Rapid Growth (2024-2025)​

Since inception, we've quickly expanded our portfolio:

  • Developed the Library of Tasks
  • Created the ASR Collection
  • Modernized multiple existing systems
  • Established collaboration with numerous work packages

Current Status​

As a new but active initiative, we're:

  • Supporting multiple ongoing projects
  • Developing new task capabilities
  • Continuously improving existing systems
  • Building our infrastructure and community

What We Do​

Core Services​

1. Task Development​

  • Custom task implementation
  • Adaptation of existing tasks
  • Technical consultation
  • Quality assurance

2. System Modernization​

  • Framework upgrades
  • Testing implementation
  • Performance optimization
  • Platform support

3. Infrastructure​

  • Library of Tasks platform
  • ASR Collection system
  • Data management tools
  • Integration support

4. Support & Training​

  • Technical support
  • User training
  • Documentation
  • Troubleshooting

Our Approach​

Principles​

  • Reliability: Comprehensive testing and quality assurance
  • Collaboration: Close partnership with researchers
  • Modernization: Current best practices and technologies
  • Sustainability: Long-term maintainability
  • Documentation: Clear, comprehensive technical docs

Methods​

  • Iterative development with user feedback
  • Test-driven development
  • Version control and code review
  • Platform-specific optimization
  • Continuous improvement

Impact​

For Researchers​

  • Reliable, tested research tools
  • Reduced technical barriers
  • Faster implementation of research ideas
  • Professional-quality software

For Work Packages​

  • Standardized technical approaches
  • Shared resources and tools
  • Cross-package collaboration
  • Coordinated support

For NCCR​

  • Technical infrastructure
  • Methodological innovation
  • Research acceleration
  • Long-term software sustainability

Collaborations​

We work closely with:

  • All NCCR work packages
  • Individual researchers (e.g., Jodie Franco)
  • Specialized teams (e.g., work package events)
  • External collaborators as appropriate

Collaboration Opportunities​

Interested in working with us?

  • Custom task development
  • System integration
  • Technical consultation
  • Joint development projects

Contact us to collaborate →

Current Projects​

Strategic Projects​

  1. Library of Tasks - Central repository and platform
  2. ASR Collection - Speech recognition system

Active Tasks​

Completed Work​

  • Peekr Eye Tracking - One-week modernization: complete repackaging of browser-based eye tracking system with Vite migration, online calibration system, Kalman filtering for ~2x precision improvement, CI/CD pipeline (~58 commits)
  • Meaning Task - Full development
  • LEAPS System - Revolutionary modernization: introduced Node.js compatibility to the LEAPS platform, transforming development from pure HTML5/JS bundles to modern build systems with Vite, npm, automated testing, and professional workflows (3 language assessment tasks delivered)
  • Unity Crab Battery - Comprehensive upgrades (100+ commits: architecture, testing, ASR)

View all tasks →

Values​

Scientific Rigor​

All our work maintains high scientific standards:

  • Validated implementations
  • Reproducible research
  • Quality metrics
  • Peer review

Open Collaboration​

We believe in:

  • Knowledge sharing
  • Open methodologies (where appropriate)
  • Community contribution
  • Cross-site cooperation

Technical Excellence​

We strive for:

  • Modern, maintainable code
  • Comprehensive testing
  • Clear documentation
  • Professional quality

User Focus​

We prioritize:

  • Researcher needs
  • Ease of use
  • Responsive support
  • Practical solutions

Join Our Community​

For Researcher Contributors​

  • Use our tasks in your research
  • Provide feedback on functionality
  • Suggest new features
  • Share your results

For Developers​

  • Contribute code improvements
  • Enhance documentation
  • Report and fix bugs
  • Develop new tasks

For Institutions​

  • Deploy tasks at your site
  • Collaborate on development
  • Share resources
  • Coordinate support

Get involved →

Resources​

Learn More​

Stay Updated​

  • Newsletter subscription
  • Announcements mailing list
  • Project updates

Connect​

  • Contact us
  • Office visits
  • Collaboration inquiries

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