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Milwaukee, WI

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Challenge Theme
Scalable Sustainability

Local High Schools went head to head at the STEM Center for this special Make48 competition! See what happened:

Make48 is a 48-hour innovative invention competition where teams from various schools are presented a challenge and tasked to build a physical prototype, create a sales sheet, produce a 1-minute marketing video, and pitch their big idea to a panel of judges.

In September 2024, the Milwaukee School of Engineering's We Energies STEM Center hosted teams of students from various high schools for a Make48 competition. With access to expert tool technicians and high-tech equipment, competing teams had the power to build almost anything to meet the presented challenge.

For this challenge, collaboration is the key to success. Many people have big ideas, but few possess the resources to develop a prototype that turns them into reality. To build anything, different skills, materials and equipment must work together to create a final product. Make48 allows this process to be achieved with a fun, fast-paced, and educational event. First place team won $2000 and will go on to compete at the Nationals competition in November 2024.

Every year, thousands of K–12 students visit MSOE to take part in a variety of programs and competitions designed to foster and continue students’ excitement for the STEM fields. Specialized programming provides opportunities for elementary, middle and high school students to explore STEM through exciting, hands-on activities. Whether it’s an elementary student learning the basics, a middle school student exploring new ideas, or a high school student thinking about careers or a future at MSOE, there’s something for everyone. MSOE offers afterschool programs, week-long residential and non-residential summer camps, group activities, competitions, seminars and more to get students excited about STEM early on.

We're thrilled they hosted a Make48 at this innovative location!

Our Proud Sponsors

Team Bios

C.O.A.H. Crew

Meet Gabrielle, Keymari, Frank, and Team Captain Tim Wilson. Read more about them here.

(sponsored by Harley-Davidson)

Cookie Cre8tors

Meet the Girl Scouts! - Evie, Ava, Sophia, and Team Captain Aleks Skibicki. Catch their story here

(sponsored by Rockwell)

Waukesha West TREK

This team will represent the Waukesha West School District. Welcome

Ian, Daria, Caleb, and Team Captain Brandon Egnarski (sponsored by Generac)

Meet this team here.

Cristo Rey Trailblazers

These students hail from the south side of Milwaukee. Read more about

Brigith, Gabriela, Diego, and Team Captain Andrea Spykstra (sponsored by ATC)

here.

NOVAS

Coming from the Milwaukee Academy of Sciences, meet the NOVAS -

Jason, DeAnthony, Aaron, and Team Captain Justin Krueger (sponsored by Milwaukee Tool) Learn more about this team here.

Lions Rising

Coming from Augustine Prep, meet Team Captain Jesus Ortiz, plus Henry, Dianelis and Daniel. (sponsored by Husco) Find out more about them here.

Golda Girls 2.0

The Golda Girls 2.0 consists of team captainTina Gleason along with Maya, Camilah, and Dayana. (sponsored by Northwestern Mutual) Read about them here.