Known in the Make48 ecosystem for her deep expertise in education strategy and curriculum development, Sharrell Howard is stepping into a new era for Season 10 and beyond. Sharrell Howard, Make48 With the ‘retirement’ of longtime host Amy Gray from the emcee microphone, the torch has officially been passed. For the first time, Sharrell is taking the reins as the sole emcee and host of Make48. We sat down with Sharrell to talk about overcoming backstage nerves, channeling her inner Vanna...

Kansas City, MO (July 2, 2026) – If you missed the high-octane Season 9 "National Championship" episodes on the This Old House Makers Channel, don’t sweat it! We are thrilled to announce that the full competition is now officially available to stream on the Make48 YouTube page. With just one click, you can dive straight into the makerspace action and witness the ultimate finale of Nationals anytime, anywhere. The Best of the Best: Meet the Finalists The road to the National Championship...

MENOMONIE, WI (July 2, 2026) – The countdown is on! From July 31st to August 2nd, 2026, the University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic will host the third Make48 regional competition of the season. This fast-paced, 48-hour collaborative invent-a-thon will bring together the brightest minds to solve a real-world challenge in a race against the clock. The UW-Stout FabLab is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to welcome nine teams from around the Midwest (meet the teams here). These students...