Purdue and UEGroup Partner on User-Friendly Tech Education Purdue Polytechnic Institute and UEGroup are preparing a new collaborative center for students and tech companies to design more user-friendly products so that evolving technology doesn’t leave people behind. May 10, 2021 • Purdue The Purdue Research Foundation last week unveiled a new research and education hub for the development of future technology products. Officials say the new 5G-connected Experience Innovation Center, or XCenter, established in partnership with technology research firm UEGroup, will focus on designing future digital tools with accessibility and practicality in mind. Gary Bertoline, dean of the Purdue Polytechnic Institute, said the center will teach students about designing for the user experience, involving degree programs such as engineering technology, computer graphics technology, computer and information technology, and technology leadership and innovation.