People model the properties of materials with a variety of methods, each appropriate to a certain length scale.
Engineers use continuum mechanics and plasticity to describe the aluminum alloys in their airplanes.
Materials scientists study the evolution of the polycrystalline grains and particulates making up the aluminum as it is pounded and rolled into shape. Beginning Fall 1999, continuing academic employees eligible for benefits will no longer receive a paper copy of their Notification of Appointment. These notifications will be mailed out following the September 2 Board of Trustees meeting. All packages delivered to Loomis by UPS, Federal Express, Airborne Express, etc. The physics department blue sheet is automatically generated every week by a script.