Expanding Student Horizons
The Hawaii International Science Experience (HISE) is a student-led education adventure engaging youth in diversity, science, leadership, and collaboration. HISE supports students in broadening their international perspective while cultivating creativity and innovation with science professionals and community leaders.
First-Annual HISE Program - 2025
We were pleased to host our 1st annual Hawaii International Science Experience this past summer, July 16–20, 2025. Nearly 40 high school students and nine educators from Japan, New York, and Hawai‘i gathered on the Big Island for an inspirational week of STEM exploration, cross-cultural connection, and hands-on learning in Hawai‘i’s unique scientific landscape.
The program was hosted and led by a team of students from Waiākea High School, Hilo High School, Parker School, Kamehameha School Hawaiʻi, and Kealakehe High School, with support from Waiākea High School faculty. Mahalo nui loa to all our partners, supporters, and sponsors who helped make HISE 2025 a success!
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2026 Hawaii International Science Experience
Stay tuned for details on the 2026 HISE program. HISE will be held on Hawaii Island and include support from local STEM professionals and organizations. Applications will open next year to high school students enrolled at one of the Hawaiʻi Island host schools listed below.
Host Schools
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- Waiakea High School
- Hilo High School
- Kamehameha School Hawaii
- Kealakehe High School
- Parker School
Visiting Schools
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- Ritsumeikan High School, Japan
- Lewiston-Porter High School, New York
Activities & Highlights
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- ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
- University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
- Haʻena Beach
- Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA)
- Hapuna Beach
- Stargazing on Saddle Road
- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
- Collaborative project: measuring atmospheric conditions
Donate to Support HISE
Our work would not be possible without the generous support of businesses, organizations, and individuals like you. Donate today and join us in our mission of helping Hawaii students broaden their perspectives and cultivate science creativity and leadership. Hawaii International Science Experience is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Mahalo to Our Sponsors!
