Speaker:

Larry Chickola
VP and Chief of Corporate Engineering
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Title:

Roller Coasters, Bio-Dynamics, and Engineering Careers

Abstract:

Learn about the history of roller coaster design, and the role of bio-dynamic testing in amusement rides.  We will briefly review the national and international standards which were created to specify allowable accelerations on rides.  The talk concludes with a discussion of engineering as a career, and the different paths and options available to engineers after graduation.”