December Newsletter 2024
December Newsletter 2024
As the year draws to a close, we hope you have felt the magic of this special time and we are excited to share all the latest news and events to keep you inspired.
To get started, we want to highlight how important our mentors are. They play a key role in shaping the future of STEM by supporting, inspiring, and guiding young people. Mentors share their knowledge, real world experience, and encouragement to help students find their way through education and into their careers. More than just teachers, our mentors spark curiosity, creativity, and new ideas, helping to build the next generation of problem-solvers and innovators.
Mentor Sponsorship Programme – Sponsored by Ramsey Crookall 🌟
We’re thrilled that our Mentor Sponsorship Programme is sponsored by Ramsey Crookall, a leading Isle of Man investment firm with over 75 years of service! Ramsey Crookall shares our commitment to sparking curiosity and innovation in STEM. Their support empowers us to provide even more resources, learning opportunities, and programmes to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, mathematicians and tech enthusiasts.
Together, we’re on a mission to help young minds reach their full potential and drive positive change through STEM
education. Thank you, Ramsey Crookall, for joining us on this exciting journey!STEM SPARK – A Call to Action for Schools! 📚
Buchan Primary School
Our exciting STEM Spark initiative, sponsored by PwC Isle of Man, launched into full swing last term, and we’re already making an impact in schools across the Island. Now it’s fourth year, this primary school initiative brings free STEM titles to primary school libraries, alongside engaging assemblies and workshops that ignite curiosity in young minds.
What an inspiring morning we had at The Buchan School! As part of our STEM Spark programme, we spoke to a room full of budding environmental scientists and engineers, sharing insights into the exciting world of STEM and stories from some of our incredible mentors. The students were curious and eager to learn more, and we loved seeing their enthusiasm!
We were also thrilled to donate eight new STEM books to their school library, keeping the spark of curiosity and learning alive long after our visit.
Are you a teacher, and would your primary school love to get involved? Whether you’re interested in a hands-on session for students or a workshop for teachers on unconscious bias or AI, now’s the perfect time. Sign up today, and let’s bring STEM to life in our Island’s classrooms.
A huge thank you to The Buchan School for having us and to our wonderful sponsor @pwc_isleofman for supporting this fantastic initiative!
2024 Mentor of the Month: Highlights🌟
As we close out another Incredible year, we want to shine a light on the heart and soul of our Charity: our amazing mentors.
This year has been a journey of inspiration and growth, fueled by the wisdom and dedication of the leaders who have generously shared their knowledge with us.
Each month, we’ve had the privilege of highlighting a Mentor of the Month—individuals who embody the spirit of guidance, empowerment, and innovation.
Here’s a glimpse of the standout words of wisdom they’ve shared throughout 2024:
🌟 “Debugging is like being the detective in a crime movie where you are also the murderer.” — Filipe Fortes, Software Engineer.”
🌟 “When you think ‘in another life I would have…’ stop yourself and see if you can do it in this life.”
🌟“At its heart, engineering is about using science to find creative, practical solutions.” – Queen Elizabeth II
We are deeply grateful for the impact our mentors have made. They remind us every day that mentoring isn’t just about knowledge it’s a journey of shared learning and mutual inspiration. 🚀
To celebrate their contributions, here’s a list of all our amazing
Mentors of the Month from 2024:
Haafizah Hoosen-Charles
Alexandra Koyfman
Kirsty Pendlebury
Heather Beck
Lizzie Riley
Ruth Cooil
Dr Rachel Glover
Harley Garrett
Rachel Grant
Lizaan van Dyk
Martyna Wilk
Each of these mentors has left a lasting impression, and we’re so lucky to have them as part of the Love Tech family.
Discover more about their journeys and insights here: https://lovetech.im/mentors/
Coming Soon 📢 Mum Tech is Back
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to wish our incredible community a joyful festive season filled with warmth, laughter, and love. ❤️
We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the amazing sponsors and partners who have supported us throughout 2024. Your belief in our mission and your unwavering support have been instrumental in making our work possible. Together, we’ve empowered growth, innovation, and positive change.
Thank you for being a vital part of the Love Tech journey this year. Your passion, dedication, and generosity inspire us every day.
As we look ahead to 2025, we’re thrilled to share that big changes are on the horizon! With the addition of a new marketing team at the end of this year, we’ve been hard at work planning an exciting 2025 glow-up for Love Tech. We can’t wait for you to see how we’re leveling up to bring even more inspiration, innovation, and connection to our community. 🌟
Until then, we hope you enjoy a magical Christmas and a New Year filled with fresh opportunities and inspiration. Here’s to a bright and exciting future ahead.
With gratitude,
The Love Tech Team
Stay Connected
As always, we encourage you to stay connected with us! If you missed out on tickets for Space Unleashed, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so you never miss an event again.
And, if you’re a woman working in STEM on the Isle of Man and want to join an award-winning charity to make a real impact, please get in touch:
contact@lovetech.im.
Our mentor scheme is growing, and we’d love to have you on board.
Keep an eye out for more exciting events and opportunities, and as always…
Stay STEM-curious 😊
Best wishes,
The Love Tech Team