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 represent only...

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 air. The student...

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. They challenged the...