Finding a great gift for a chemical engineer can be fun, but it’s not always easy. To make it simpler, we’ve put together a list of thoughtful and creative ideas that will be a hit with any engineer, or someone on their way to becoming one.
AIChE Membership
The gift of AIChE membership is the gift that keeps giving all year long. Current AIChE members can offer membership to other engineers for just $49. This is a great gift for a colleague, outstanding employee, rising star in your company, or niece or nephew who is entering the workforce — or for any professional who wants to stay connected, keep on top of change, and accelerate innovation.
Watch the video below for a look into how AIChE supports chemical engineers at every career stage.
For the home mixologist
For the home mixologist who enjoys experimenting with flavors, this cocktail bitters kit turns drink crafting into a fun, hands-on process chemistry project. Your chemical engineer might also enjoy this craft beer making kit.
Mad Scientist Cocktail Bitters Kit
For the teacher who turns walls into inspiration
For the chemical engineer drawn to visuals that inspire curiosity, this wall art brings chemical engineering concepts into everyday spaces, making it a thoughtful gift for engineers, and a perfect fit for teachers who want bold, educational decor in their classrooms. It features real photos of every stable element, collected and photographed in high resolution.
For the classic science lover
A Galileo thermometer measures temperature using small glass floats that rise or sink as the liquid around them changes density. This kit also includes a glass globe barometer, which tracks changes in air pressure to help show weather patterns. It’s a charming glass instrument that brings a little science, design, and history into one piece, and works as both a learning tool and a decorative shelf, table, or display gift.
Galileo Thermometer with Glass Globe Barometer
For the ChemE on the go
This insulated tumbler lets chemical engineers take their favorite drink anywhere, hot coffee before lab runs or ice-cold water between experiments, while proudly showing off their craft.
Chemical engineer insulated tumbler
For the chemical engineer who loves motion and mechanics
This magnetic marble run brings classic physics to life in a playful, hands-on way. It's perfect for anyone who enjoys tinkering, problem solving, or figuring out how things move. Whether used as a desk distraction, a home activity, or a reminder of why chemical engineering is so much fun, it’s a clever gift for a ChemE or mechanical thinker who still loves to play with ideas.
National Geographic Magnetic Marble Run
Gifts for future engineers
For the future problem solver
This STEM kit gives kids a chance to build and experiment with five wooden science models, including a hydraulic excavator, telegraph, motor and energy projects, and the sun-earth-moon model. It also includes picture-based step-by-step instructions to help kids put everything together. It’s a good choice for children who like building things with their hands and learning basic ideas in physics and engineering while they work.
For curious minds
This simple microscope kit lets kids explore things they can’t normally see, like plants, crystals, and tiny organisms. It comes with tools and pre-made slides to help them begin, plus step-by-step instructions for easy, hands-on experiments at home or school.
Kids' Microscope Kit with Case
For the experimenter
If you’re looking for a gift that actually gives kids something to do, this science kit delivers. Kids get to grow crystals, make a volcano erupt, build a water tornado, and even dig up fossils, all with clear step-by-step instructions and kid-safe tools. It’s a great option for children who like discovering through movement, color, reactions, and a little bit of surprise.
