o meet the importance of advancing STEM education in North Carolina, E3 Robotics is an exemplary business – education collaboration model of businesses, educational institutions, government agencies, foundations and non-profit organizations working collaboratively to promote the 21st century skills of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. Our purpose is to increase the number of NC students who engage and excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, assist schools and educators in accomplishing their goals and industry in training their 21st century workforce.