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Project Information <br />* 38. Project Title EXHIBIT A <br />2026 HISE Program <br />39. Project Start Date <br />07/19/2026 <br />40. Project End Date <br />07/23/2026 <br />41. Please select all areas of Hawari Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and <br />implemented. <br />Hamakua <br />Ka'u <br />North Hilo <br />North Kohala <br />North Kona <br />Puna <br />South Hilo <br />South Kohala <br />South Kona <br />42. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency <br />Relief Funds. <br />Council District 9 <br />* 43. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. <br />The Hawari International Science Experience (HISE) is an annual 5-day science and culture program designed and <br />hosted by high school student leaders on Hawaii Island. The program brings together students from across Hawari <br />Island and invites international schools to participate in collaborative science learning experiences that highlight <br />innovation, sustainability, and the island's unique environmental and cultural resources. The 2026 program will take <br />place July 19-23. During this event, participants engage in hands-on science workshops, field -based learning <br />experiences, collaborative problem -solving projects, and discussions with professionals working in Science, Technology, <br />Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and environmental fields. Students will travel island -wide to explore its diverse <br />ecosystems and scientific research environments. Activities introduce participants to current scientific advances, <br />sustainability innovations, and STEM career pathways while strengthening collaboration between schools and <br />communities across the island. All Hawari Island Department of Education high schools, as well as several charter and <br />private schools, have been invited to participate. The public purpose served by this program is educational. HISE <br />expands access to experiential STEM education for students and provides opportunities to interact with professionals, <br />explore careers, and build collaborative skills. The program also fosters global collaboration by connecting local <br />students with international peers, strengthening our students' confidence in the world. This program strengthens the <br />STEM education ecosystem by creating direct connections between students, educators, and professionals working in <br />science. With students from multiple schools, HISE expands inter -school relations and collaboration. The program <br />supports the development of future leaders while reinforcing Hawari Island as a place where education, research, and <br />stewardship of natural resources intersect. <br />*44. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement <br />Help youth embrace the challenges of an interconnected world by providing opportunities to broaden their perspective <br />of the world, foster relationships, and cultivate leadership skills. <br />*45. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. <br />Hawari Island students who attended the 2023 Japan Super Science Fair were so inspired by the transformative <br />experiences that they asked whether a similar program could be offered on Hawari Island. Community leaders in <br />youth development responded to their request and created the Hawari International Science Experience, a student- <br />