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When eight thrill-seekers got stranded on a Galveston roller coaster, local firefighters climbed into action with a ladder truck and safety harnesses. One by one, the Galveston Fire Department brought everyone safely back to solid ground.
Over a hundred volunteers returned to help 8,000 students from across the Intermountain West turn amusement park rides into hands-on science labs. The 38th annual Physics Day at Lagoon proved that learning science can be as thrilling as a vertical launch roller coaster.
Utah State University transformed an amusement park into a hands-on physics classroom where 8,000 teenagers measured G-forces, designed future rides, and competed for $18,000 in scholarships. Over 100 volunteers made the magic happen, many returning year after year to inspire the next generation of scientists.