Engineering Gift Ideas
The time for giving draws near as the yuletide season comes upon us.
While not all of us celebrate Christmas, it’s not all that bad to receive gifts from people close to you. But if you’re in the ‘giving’ spirit this holiday season, particularly towards an engineer, here are some gift ideas on what you can get for your beloved this year.
Robotic Mechanical Arm
This gadget-slash-toy is one of the best thing you can get for a gearhead this season. It’s freely controllable and is a joy to play with.
Any engineer would be glad to get their hands on a tool like this, especially if they love to do robotics. An excellent choice for young enthusiasts and adults that are still kids at heart.
Math Formula Tie
If your engineer is leaning towards the corporate side, this might be a better option.
This geeky, blueprint-style necktie is chuck full of formulas that only nerds would understand. A tie like this might just become a special gift to your math-inclined friend. This is a great choice for a professor, or an engineer working in an office-based environment.
Metal Inkless Pen
This is an awesome gift for both engineers and astronauts alike. The point that it doesn’t need ink is a good enough reason to get it.
But we know engineers like to explain how stuff work, so it’s good as a conversation starter as well. And need we say how cool this thing is?
Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction: Build Implements of Spitball Warfare
We all know engineers love to tinker with stuff and this book lets them do just that.
This book contains guides on how to build miniature weapons out of ordinary everyday items. Darts, catapults, minibombs, slingshots; you name it, it’s in there. Engineers will have loads of fun with this one.
Great for office warfare.
Don’t let it end at just giving to friends…
It’s easy to get lost in the Christmas spirit, with all the presents you get and all. It’s also easy to forget that not everyone is lucky when it comes to life.
There are some people who don’t even have food on their plates this time of year.
So if you’re really in the giving spirit, why not spread some love to our less fortunate brothers and sisters, too?
To get you in the right track, we’ve also included some ideas to help you do just that.
Donate old books and toys to charity
Giving away preloved toys that you or your kids don’t play with anymore can bring smiles to the less fortunate.
There are plenty charity organizations that take in old toys to give to children’s shelters and local shelters. If you don’t have any old toys lying around, then ask an engineer friend to make one for you.
Volunteer!
No, we’re not talking about volunteering as tribute, we’re talking about real volunteer work.
Simply helping out in food assistance programs can do so much for our less fortunate friends.
Not only does it bring warmth to their stomach, it brings warmth to your heart as well. You can reach out to your local service organizations to see what you can do to help.
Start a fundraiser
If you want to be able to generate some funds for a charity you’re supporting, why not start a fundraiser?
You can teach kids basic courses for a fee and give the proceeds to a charitable institution. Coding, STEM, Art, you name it!
You’re in charge! You’re not just helping the less fortunate, you’re also helping young people dive into science and technology.
