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Get Involved

The S-UXE's ecosystem thrives through the active participation of researchers, students, developers, educators, and practitioners. We welcome contributions at all levels and are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone can learn, contribute, and benefit from the ecosystem. Whether you are new to UX evaluation or an experienced researcher, there are meaningful ways to participate.

For Researchers

Researchers play a central role in shaping the ecosystem through their expertise, evaluation needs, and feedback on ecosystem standards and practices.

Ways to Participate

  • Use ecosystem-compatible tools in your research and provide feedback on interoperability and data sharing experiences.
  • Contribute evaluation data (anonymized and appropriately consented) to shared datasets that can advance the field.
  • Participate in standards development by reviewing proposed data formats, metadata schemas, and integration protocols.
  • Share methodological insights through ecosystem documentation, case studies, and community discussions.
  • Collaborate on research projects that explore ecosystem effectiveness, interoperability challenges, and evaluation methodology.
  • Mentor students and early-career researchers in using ecosystem tools and contributing to ecosystem development.

For Students

Students are essential contributors to the ecosystem's growth and diversity. We provide mentorship, learning resources, and opportunities for students to make meaningful contributions while developing their skills.

Ways to Participate

  • Join as a contributor on projects that match your interests and skill level, with mentorship from experienced community members.
  • Document ecosystem tools and workflows through tutorials, examples, and best practices that help other users.
  • Develop integrations between tools or create new tools that follow ecosystem standards.
  • Conduct usability testing of ecosystem tools and contribute findings to improve the user experience of the ecosystem itself.
  • Participate in research projects that use ecosystem tools, contributing to both the research and ecosystem development.
  • Attend and contribute to community events including virtual meetings, workshops, and conferences.

We recognize that students have varying levels of experience and time availability. Contributions of any size are valued, and we prioritize providing a supportive learning environment.

For Developers

Developers are crucial for building and maintaining the technical infrastructure that enables ecosystem interoperability and tool integration.

Ways to Participate

  • Develop ecosystem infrastructure including data format libraries, integration protocols, and tool orchestration frameworks.
  • Create tool adapters that enable existing UX evaluation tools to participate in the ecosystem with minimal changes to their codebase.
  • Build new tools that are ecosystem-native from the start, demonstrating best practices for interoperability.
  • Contribute to ecosystem documentation including API specifications, integration guides, and developer tutorials.
  • Review and test proposed standards and implementations, ensuring they are practical and implementable.
  • Maintain and improve ecosystem codebases, addressing bugs, adding features, and improving code quality.

The ecosystem values code contributions of all sizes, from bug fixes to major feature implementations. All contributions go through peer review to ensure quality and alignment with ecosystem goals.

For Educators

Educators help shape the next generation of UX evaluation practitioners and researchers, and the ecosystem benefits from their pedagogical expertise and student engagement.

Ways to Participate

  • Incorporate ecosystem tools into coursework, teaching students about standards-aligned evaluation practices and tool interoperability.
  • Develop educational materials including assignments, tutorials, and case studies that use ecosystem tools and demonstrate best practices.
  • Guide student projects that contribute to the ecosystem, providing academic structure and support.
  • Participate in curriculum development discussions to ensure ecosystem resources meet educational needs.
  • Share pedagogical insights on teaching UX evaluation, tool integration, and standards-based practice.
  • Connect your institution to the ecosystem through research collaborations and student participation programs.

Inclusion and Mentorship

The S-UXE's ecosystem is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for all participants. We recognize that contributions come in many forms and that everyone has something valuable to offer. Our community practices emphasize:

  • Respectful, constructive communication
  • Recognition of diverse contributions and expertise
  • Accessibility in all community activities and resources
  • Mentorship and support for newcomers
  • Clear pathways for contribution at all skill levels

If you are new to the ecosystem or unsure how to get started, reach out through our community channels. Experienced members are available to help you find meaningful ways to contribute and connect with projects that match your interests.

Getting Started

To begin participating in the S-UXE's ecosystem, we recommend:

  1. Reviewing the ecosystem documentation and understanding how tools participate
  2. Exploring existing ecosystem-compatible tools and understanding their capabilities
  3. Joining community discussions and introducing yourself
  4. Identifying a contribution area that matches your interests and expertise
  5. Starting with a small contribution to become familiar with processes and workflows

The ecosystem grows stronger with each participant, and we look forward to your contributions to building a sustainable, interoperable future for UX evaluation.