The University of Florida’s Ceramic Mug Drop (CMD) design team made history in September by setting a new university UF record for the highest drop at the Materials Science & Technology Technical Meeting and Exhibition in Columbus, Ohio.
Competing for the first time, the CMD team, part of the UF Material Advantage chapter, showcased innovation, teamwork and resilience in this unique materials competition. CMD competed with two mugs created this academic year per the competition’s rules.
The team’s performance marked a major milestone for the club and set a high bar for future competitions. Team members are already looking ahead to next year’s competition, where they plan to debut a new material composition and forming method.