VETS

Vets & STEAM

Serving beyond the uniform — investing in our students.

At VETS (Visualize Everyone That Serves), our veterans mentor the next generation of Africatown leaders through science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. From clearing lots to coding music, our students are learning that service and creativity go hand in hand.

From Our Monthly Newsletter

Day of Service · April 2024

A Day of Service in Africatown

U.S. veterans have been instrumental in clearing a lot in Africatown, showcasing their dedication to service even beyond their military duties. Their efforts have helped revitalize the community and foster positive change.

Video Production / Music Coding Camp

April 24, 2024

Engaging high school students in a video production and music coding camp is a fantastic way to nurture their creativity and technical skills. Through this unique learning opportunity, students explored the realm of multimedia creation — honing their talents and possibly paving the way for future careers in these exciting fields.

Students Showcase Their STEAM Ingenuity

April 27, 2024

Students showcased their STEAM ingenuity by creating a film and coding the music for it — bringing together storytelling, technology, and art in one unforgettable project.

A veteran mentor leads a cultural STEAM lesson for an Africatown student

With Gratitude

Thank you to the mentors who make this work possible.

We are deeply grateful to the educators, veterans, and community leaders who give their time and talent to our students. Your guidance is shaping the next generation of Africatown.

  • Dr. Zakiya

    Educator & STEAM Mentor

  • Dr. Walton

    Educator & STEAM Mentor

  • Dr. Edwards

    Educator & STEAM Mentor

  • Curtis Wyne

    Mobile / Africatown Area Drummer & U.S. Navy Veteran

  • Dr. Ted

    Veteran & Trained Master Gardener

The STEAM Project

Our students in action.

A mentor in denim leads a cultural STEAM lesson using a Black Panther film clip as a student looks on
Students seated at tables with a microscope, watching a mentor present during the STEAM camp
A student works on a laptop while mentors and family gather during the video production and music coding camp
Group photo of students, educators, and veteran mentors around the table at the STEAM camp
A young student listens attentively during a STEAM presentation beside a microscope station
Students watch and take notes as a mentor teaches during the coding and film camp
Two teen students seated together, engaged during the STEAM camp session
Students and mentors gather for a group portrait during the Africatown STEAM project
A wide view of the Africatown STEAM camp classroom with students and their mentor

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