Dr. Caleb Holyoke, University of Akron (IMAGE) University of Akron Caption Assistant professor in the Department of Geosciences at The University of Akron has received a five-year grant of $512,045 from the National Science Foundation to investigate how heterogeneities in rocks, such as aligned minerals, affect the strength of the continental crust. Credit The University of Akron 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.