It is the purpose of this part to supplement State and local resources to—
(1)
improve the quality of instruction in the fields of mathematics, science, and engineering in the State;
(2)
furnish additional resources and support for research, student scholarships, and faculty exchange programs in the fields of mathematics, science, and engineering; and
(3)
encourage partnerships in education between the business community, institutions of higher education, and elementary and secondary schools in the community.