The University of Florida recently took first place at the 2025 TMS Materials Bowl, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition.
The team—Brooke Lastinger, Adriana LaVopa, Morgan Congdon, and Alexander Johnstone, coached by Jack Mayer—competed against top undergraduate teams from across the country in a Jeopardy-style quiz covering metallurgy, ceramics, polymers, electronic materials, and general materials science.
The TMS Materials Bowl is a knowledge competition that challenges students’ expertise and quick thinking in materials science. After advancing through an elimination round, the UF team secured victory in the championship match, earning a cash prize and a big win for the department.
Winning the TMS Materials Bowl not only showcases UF’s excellence in materials science education but also provides the team members with valuable networking opportunities and recognition within the professional community.
Congratulations to Brooke, Adriana, Morgan, Alexander, and Coach Jack Mayer for bringing home the title!