The holidays are fast approaching, and finding fun and unique gifts can be challenging, especially for university students. Instead of settling for a gift card, try these stores and artists for a unique gift for your favourite science student!
1. Rad Girl Creations
Have a friend who loves science puns, is in the healthcare field, or is looking to decorate their lab coat or badge? Rad Girl Creations should be your first stop. With high-quality pins, badge reels and charms, stickers, and more, the perfect gift for your favourite healthcare worker or student is here!
From general science to mental health, and pretty much every major specialty, there is something for everyone!
2. Giant Microbes
Calling all microbiology fans! Giant Microbes from Drew Oliver has you covered. These adorable, educational, and soft plushies are perfect for stocking stuffers and gifts alike. With a wide variety of sizes, diseases, and items, the perfect gift for your favourite bacteria-lover is here!
3. I Heart Guts
These adorable plush organs make the perfect gift for anatomy lovers. Know someone who just got their appendix removed? Get them another, cuter version that won’t explode! Know someone whose pancreas doesn’t work right? Get them a spare one. It won’t help it magically work again, but at least it’s cute!
From plush organs to pins and keychains, these make the perfect and funny gift for an anatomy lover in your life.
4. Kurzgesagt
Looking for something a little more educational but still beautiful? Kurzgesagt (yes, the popular YouTube channel with over 19 million subscribers) has gorgeous, vibrant posters, puzzles, and notebooks for the science communication fanatic in your life.
With modern, yet simple diagrams and illustrations, they make learning about science more fun than it already is!
https://shop-us.kurzgesagt.org/?currency=CAD
These could make the perfect addition to a classroom or dorm room.
5. Owl and Bear Studio
For the ecology and biology lover in your life, Owl and Bear Studio is the perfect place to look. Run by Alena, a conservation illustrator and scientist in British Columbia, Owl and Bear Studio not only talks the talk, but walks the walk—25% of every pin’s sale and 30% of every calendar goes towards different causes.
You can feel good about supporting this small business and look good while sporting Alena’s designs!
6. Science Scribbles
Science Scribbles is an online gift shop that not only celebrates science with cute items but promotes diversity in STEM as well! With cell pins and Bunsen burner stickers, every aspect of STEM is represented here.
https://www.sciencescribbles.co
https://www.etsy.com/shop/sciencescribbles
7. Forensics and Flowers
Viki Lester, AKA Forensics and Flowers, is a graphic designer who has collaborated with Penguin Random House, CASETiFY, and Dynamite clothing. She also has her own store, where you can get prints, pins, and other accessories. While not exactly science-y, her illustrations are perfect for the mental health advocate and flower lover in your life.
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ForensicsandFlowers?ref=shop_sugg_market
https://www.forensicsandflowers.com/