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