Designing roller coasters is a thrill for Jordan Dearing-Hardiman. The Columbus Academy graduate went on a seven-month ride for his senior project, making a model roller coaster with 3D-printed pieces ...

While they don’t give the physical thrill of a real one, model roller coasters are always fun to watch. However, they actually make a poor analog of a full-sized ride, as gravitational force and ...

It was an unconventional DIY project, but that didn’t stop a Northern Virginia teen from fulfilling a dream he’s had since a young child. He successfully built his own roller coaster in his back yard.