Minnesota State College Southeast
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Challenge Theme
Safety in Manufacturing
Southeast proudly hosted Make48’s second Season 9 event in Minnesota—keep scrolling to see the highlights!
Make48 is a 48-hour competition where teams are presented with 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 May 2025, Minnesota State College Southeast hosted the first ever Make48 event in Minnesota! Students from surrounding high schools formed 7 teams for the Make48 competition and had access to expert tool technicians along with high-tech equipment to build almost anything.
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 will win $2000 and move on to Season 9 Nationals in November 2025 along with the second place team.
Whether you are a recent high school grad or a working adult seeking to upgrade your skills, you are important to Minnesota State College Southeast. They pride themselves on being a friendly, student-centered college. Their average student-to-faculty ratio is in the 19:1 range. This allows for a more personal and interactive educational experience. Southeast is a caring community where the faculty and staff will get to know you by name.
Event Date: May 2-4, 2025
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Team Bios
DIY OR DIE
Meet Eric, Leah and Cooper from the Cotter School. They will be joined by Mr. Paulsen, their teacher and team captain.
RAMHAWKS
Meet Ramhawks - students Eben, David and Rachel will be joined by Mr. Braun, their team captain and Robotics team advisor.
RED HAWKS 27
This team is made up of music loving sophomores Madeline, Brayden, & Charles with their team captain Mr. Bork.
THE INNOVATOR'S FORGE
Meet Ethan, Sebastian and LeYan who will be joined by their art teacher and team captain, Mr. Hodge,
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WINGERS
Tristan, Bentley, Gavin, and Seth make up the Wingers. They will be representing Red Wing High School.
WE FAIL FAST TOO
We Fail Fast Too is made up of Colin, Leo & Cory with their favorite STEM teacher, Mr. Westlake as their team captain.
PIRATES OF THE MISSISSIPPI
John, Joette and Steve have teamed up with their teacher, Mr. Stoppelmoor, to form the Pirates of the Mississippi from CFC High School.