Kansas City, MO (February 12, 2026) – If you missed the high-energy ‘Make48 Women in STEM’ episodes on This Old House Makers Channel , your wait is over! We are happy to announce that the full competition is now available to stream on our official YouTube page. With just one click, you can dive into the action and witness the brilliance of these young innovators anytime, anywhere.  Breaking Barriers in 48 Hours This event was a historic first for Make48. While women currently

Project Lead The Way (PLTW)  students are known for their ability to step into a problem and engineer a solution, and this semester’s Make48 Classroom Experience was no exception. Teams faced off in the “Build for Living” challenge, presented by the Building Science  Symposium .  The prompt required students to look at the spaces where we live and breathe, challenging them to innovate within the realm of building science and home efficiency. The results were a breath of fresh

North Kansas City, Missouri, has a long history of innovation, and this semester, students from across the district prove they have it in their DNA to solve real-world problems.  Teaming up with the local manufacturing leader, Holland 1916 , students dove into the Make48 Classroom Experience to tackle the challenge, “Stamped for Success.” The Challenge The veteran-owned and operated Holland 1916 has a long history of industrial identification and manufacturing excellence. The

Innovation waits for no one, especially when you only have 48 hours. As we gear up for Season 10, the pressure is on for our teams to prototype faster with more precision than ever before. That’s why we are pleased to announce that Thunder Laser   is officially joining the Make48 family as a key product placement partner! For a decade, Make48 has been about proving that great ideas can come from anywhere. But to turn those ideas into reality, you need tools that you can trust

One of the most recognizable faces in the Make48 arena is Luis Rodriguez, an Application Engineer for UltiMaker and a veteran Tool Tech. Luis has been with us since the very beginning, and we mean the very beginning. Before Make48 even hit television screens, Luis was there. He worked with the team during early pre-TV competitions, including the historic event at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in June 2016. From his early days as a Community Strategist

The dust has settled, the prototypes have been judged, and the results are finally in! We are thrilled to wrap up another incredible Make48 Classroom Experience, made possible by our partners at Alliant Energy . Students were tasked with the “Clear the Path” challenge, a problem that demanded innovative solutions and the ability to think outside the box. As always, the students exceeded our expectations, proving that the future of innovation is in good hands. Meet the Winning

This semester, students didn’t just stay in the classroom; they stepped up to the runway to take on real-world challenges through the Make48 Innovation Experience.  The results were nothing short of first-class.  The Challenge “Home Away From Home”  With the new terminal at Kansas City International Airport setting a new standard for travel, the bar has been raised for passenger experience flying to and from the Heart of America.  These teams took on a unique challenge presen

Kansas City, MO (January 20, 2026) – The Make48 ‘Women in STEM’ episodes are planned for a spectacular release on February 4, 2026 !  In this special series, you will watch seven all-female teams from across the country tackle the signature 48-hour challenge. These episodes showcase a passion for innovation while noting the importance of gender equity in STEM and closing the gap.  The competition provided an exceptional platform for these young women to step into the shoes of

This semester, students across the country stepped up to take on real-world challenges through the Make48 Innovation Experience, and boy did they deliver! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting the student teams whose ideas rose to the top, starting with a fantastic group of student innovators from the Bentonville, Arkansas area. These teams took on the challenge “Tools for the Trade,” presented by the Arvest Foundation, Nabholz, and ABC Arkansas. The students were ta

As we kick off 2026, Make48 is taking a moment to look back at the incredible sponsors who made our past season possible. Leading the charge as the challenge sponsor for our Season 9 Nationals was the global agricultural powerhouse   Corteva Agriscience™ .  For over 100 years, Corteva has worked side-by-side with farmers to grow healthy food, driven by the belief that no one should go hungry.  The 9th season challenge was titled  "Food Forward."  It addressed a critical reali