For this Make48 challenge, students took on a unique prompt from our sponsor, Matt Muse Construction. The “Off the Grid, On the Same Page” challenge pushed teams to think about construction, infrastructure, and resource management in off-grid scenarios. It required a deep dive into self-sustaining design and collaborative problem-solving. Meet the Winning Team After reviewing all the incredible submissions, one team truly built an outstanding solution. A massive congratulations to the team...

If you walked into a Make48 competition a few years ago, you might have met a quiet student named Mara Hug. Fast forward to today, and Mara is a creative force of nature. This young woman is a podcaster, instructional assistant, college student, and an upcoming leader in the community. Her journey with Make48 didn’t start with a "spark" – it started with a bit of a push. But as any true innovator knows, sometimes the best breakthroughs happen under pressure. We sat down with Mara to talk...

Trimble has officially teamed up with Make48 as a product placement sponsor for the 2026 season. Known for empowering over 33 million industry professionals to dream, design, and create,   Trimble’s 3D modeling software SketchUp  is bringing its "Vision to Realization" philosophy directly to our competitions. This season, the collaboration goes beyond just software. The industry-standard CAD design platform will also bring a dedicated Tool Tech to events to support competing teams. At Make48,...