The holidays are just around the corner, and you probably have a lot of current and future engineers on your list. It can be tough to figure out what is best to buy, but IEEE-USA has got you covered. Here’s a list of recommended STEM gift ideas for every engineer on your list – we checked it twice!
STEM Gift Ideas for Kids
Women of NASA Lego Set
Inspire your future engineer with this Women of NASA Lego set. Introduce her to Margaret Hamilton, Sally Ride and Mae Jemison through the wonder of Lego.
Shop: Lego
Price: $24.99
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Rosie Revere, Engineer
Read about Rosie, a quiet girl who dreams in STEM in Rosie Revere, Engineer. Learn a lesson about the importance of failure in creating amazing innovations.
Shop: Amazon
Price: $9.34
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There’s also an accompanying project book: Get It Here
Circuit Cubes Whacky Wheels Kit
Learn circuitry basics with these circuit cubes – a fun and easy way to introduce electrical engineering concepts!
Shop: Tenka Labs
Price: $59.95
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Maker Lab Project Book
We originally spotted this maker book at Maker Faire back in September. Challenge your future engineer with these interactive STEM projects – or just make them yourself!
Shop: DK Books
Price: $19.99 (hardcover); $12.99 (e-book)
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or
Shop: The Lakeside Collection
Price: $8.98 (special offer)
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Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-pillar
This Code-A-Pillar helps pre-schoolers learn how to code.
Shop: Target
Price: $30.99
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Abigail and the Fish Tree
IEEE-USA published a children’s book! This STEM book was written by Sonali Ranaweera, an 11-year-old who is passionate about STEM.
Shop: IEEE-USA
Price: $2.99 (IEEE members); $4.99 (non-members)
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Droid Inventor Kit
Foster your young inventor’s skills with this littleBits Electronics kit, and you can both build a droid together!
Shop: littleBits Electronics Inc.
Price: $99.95
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Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions Craft Kit
Design and build ten amazing moving machines with this Klutz Lego crazy action contraptions craft kit.
Shop: Amazon
Price: $17.66 (limited time offer)
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STEM Gift Ideas for Adults
Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II
Looking for a good read this holiday season? Try Code Girls, The Untold Story Of Female Code Breakers In World War II.
Shop: Target
Price: $18.30
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(Also, if you’re looking for more reading material, grab our free November ebook before it’s gone! Get It Here)
Coffee Mug
Who doesn’t love a hot beverage during the holidays? Surprise your office mate with this funny mug.
Shop: Etsy.com
Price: $12.99
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Solar Edison (with Illuminating Bulb)
Light it up, Edison! Grab this solar powered action figure of one of our founders.
Shop: Scientifics Online
Price: $19.95
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Circuit Board Tie
When it’s time to give a geek a gift, you can’t go wrong with this circuit board tie.
Shop: Amazon
Price: $25.95
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Fred FUNNY SIDE UP Silicone Egg Mold, Robot
Hey, engineers have to eat too! They’ll eat well this holiday with this silicon egg mold.
Shop: Amazon
Price: $19.96
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Sphero Star Wars BB-8 App Controlled Robot with Star Wars Force Band
Celebrate Star Wars With This App-Controlled BB8! Sorry, did we say app-controlled? We meant ‘force controlled.’ Use the force.
Shop: Amazon
Price: $186.62
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Give the Gift of IEEE Membership
Last but not least, the best gift that you can give this season is the gift of IEEE Membership. Get It Here
Victoria Bannon is IEEE-USA’s social media associate.
