Aluminum Microstructure Formation (IMAGE) University of Pittsburgh Caption Pitt engineers receive $503,000 NSF grant to study how aluminum alloy microstructures form in real time. Credit University of Pittsburgh Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.