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38. Project Title 2026 HISE Program EXHIBIT A 39. Project Start Date 07/19/2026 40. Project End Date 07/23/2026 * 41. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered,delivered,and implemented. Hamakua Ka'u North Hilo North Kohala North Kona Puna South Hilo South Kohala South Kona • * 42. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 1 *43. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. The Hawaii International Science Experience (HISE) is an annual 5-day science and culture program designed and hosted by high school student leaders on Hawai'i Island.The program brings together students from across Hawaii Island and invites international schools to participate in collaborative science learning experiences that highlight innovation, sustainability, and the island's unique environmental and cultural resources.The 2026 program will take place July 19-23. During this event, participants engage in hands-on science workshops,field-based learning experiences, collaborative problem-solving projects, and discussions with professionals working in Science,` Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) and environmental fields. Students will travel island-wide to explore its diverse ecosystems and scientific research environments.Activities introduce participants to current scientific advances, sustainability innovations, and STEM career pathways while strengthening collaboration between schools and communities across the island.All Hawaii Island Department of Education high schools, as well as several charter and private schools, have been invited to participate. The public purpose served by this program is educational. HISE expands access to experiential STEM education for students and provides opportunities to interact with professionals, explore careers, and build collaborative skills.The program also fosters global collaboration by connecting local students with international peers, strengthening our students'confidence in the world.This program strengthens the STEM education ecosystem by creating direct connections between students, educators, and professionals working in science. With students from multiple schools, HISE expands inter-school relations and collaboration.The program supports the development of future leaders while reinforcing Hawai'i Island as a place where education, research, and stewardship of natural resources intersect. *44. 5O1(c)(3) Mission Statement Help youth embrace the challenges of an interconnected world by providing opportunities to broaden their perspective of the world,foster relationships, and cultivate leadership skills. *45. In 1,000 characters or less,explain how the 5O1(c)(3) is connected to the project. Hawai'i Island students who attended the 2023 Japan Super Science Fair were so inspired by the transformative experiences that they asked whether a similar program could be offered on Hawaii Island. Community leaders in youth development responded to their request and created the Hawai'i International Science Experience, a student- designed and delivered 5-day event. This 501(c)(3) will focus on this key event and consider extensions that