Students Design Award-Winning Roller Coaster for International Competition
Cal State Fullerton undergraduates Patrick Babb, James Barnett and Mitchell Kitazum, with guidance from faculty adviser John Sanders, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, designed their “Ultra Mega” safe and fun roller coaster for the University Physics Competition. The mechanical engineering majors earned a silver medal in the international competition for their adrenaline-defying design, finishing among the top 20% worldwide.