HomeMy WebLinkAboutRavens and McDonald 2 of 2 support letter School of Engineering/ANSEP
Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program
2929 Spirit Way, Anchorage, AK 99508
Building a National Model for Excellence in Native American Higher Education Programs
http://ansep.uaa.alaska.edu
October 7, 2008
Alaska Energy Authority
Renewable Energy Fund
Attention: Proposal Evaluation Team
Reference: Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP)
Dear Evaluation Team,
I am pleased to provide my support for the Resource Assessment of the Hydrokinetic Energy
Potential in Rural Alaska Project. This project will inform developers of energy projects,
developers of hydrokinetic energy generation devices, consultants, communities, and the State of
Alaska in general of the potential for in stream renewable energy in rural Alaska.
We work to find ways to engage rural high school students and get them excited about careers in
engineering and science. This project will provide us with opportunities for those students to
participate in device deployment and data acquisition and reduction in their local communities.
This is the best kind of project we could hope for since there is the potential for a direct positive
impact for the community. Students will be able to see the tangible benefits of the work they are
doing.
Please call me at (907) 529-4918 or e-mail me at herb@uaa.alaska.edu if you should need any
additional information.
Very Truly Yours,
Herb (Ilisaurri) Schroeder, PhD
Associate Dean and Professor of Engineering
ANSEP Executive Director
Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP)
Recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence
in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering
Mentoring