Mother's Day Gifts for Scientistas

Image courtesy of Gemma at NewtonAndTheApple (Etsy)

With Mother's Day just around the corner, we've rounded up the perfect gifts for Moms in STEM (or those who can appreciate 'nerdy' things!)

1.   Oxytocin Necklace
      This tiny molecule that promotes parental bonding makes a pretty nifty necklace too!
      Available from IFLScience for $39.99

Image via IFLScience

2.   Brain in a Jar Candle
      The perfect gift for your brainy mom! The only problem is that she might never actually use it
      Available from Amazon for $20.00

Image via Amazon

3.   Periodic Table Coasters
      ‘Cos there’s no use crying over wine-rings
      Available from Etsy for $6.49 each

Image courtesy of Phil Graf at grafcreations (Etsy)

4.   Cooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Hacks and Good Food
      Perfect for the mom who's interested in experimenting at home
      Available from Amazon for $19.76

Image via Amazon

5.   Cards Against Humanity - Science Version
      The party game for horrible people, now has science! Your purchase will also help fund a
      scholarship for women pursuing STEM education, which is pretty neat!
      Available from Cards Against Humanity for $10.00

Image via Cards Against Humanity

6.   Lab Vases
      Rustic laboratory glassware vases perfect for fresh flowers or potted succulents and cacti
      Available from Etsy for $35.00

Image courtesy of Jason Hibbs at Bourbon Moth (Etsy)

7.   Beaker Mug
      Cooler than your regular mug of java!
      Available from Amazon for $11.95

Image via Amazon

8.   Science Wall Art
      Add some color to her life with some gorgeous science art
      Available from Etsy from $12.00

Image courtesy of Sandra Black Cullitan (Etsy)

9.   Star Constellation Projector
      Gift your Mom the stars
      Available from Amazon for $13.00

Image courtesy (OVO) on Flickr CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

10.   Wonder Woman Apron
        ... because let's face it, every Mom is a super-heroine!
        Available from Amazon for $15.76

Image via Amazon

Did we miss anything? If so, share it with us in the comments section

About the Author

Scientista's co-Editor-in-Chief and Lifestyle editor, Lakshini Mendis, is a PhD student based in Auckland, NZ. She is passionate about good science communication and changing the stereotype of females in STEM. You'll find her hanging out with her Mom this Sunday. Follow her musings on Twitter!

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