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Doing some last-minute holiday shopping?
There are some amazing toys and gifts on the market today that celebrate being a woman in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), and help build these skills in girls. (No more T-shirts like this, PLEASE.) So this holiday season, we've compiled a list of our favorites to help keep you out of that god-forsaken pink aisle, and inspire a young woman in your life.
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littleBits' Electronic Building Kits
littleBits
Encourage her not just to use technology, but to build her own! littleBits is a great way to introduce building with electronics. They sell 4 different project kits, and over 50 different Bits™ Modules and accessories to customize your project. It's the new LEGO, but cooler.There's even a page of crowdsourced project ideas to inspire you to start building.
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Artologica's Science-y Art
Artologica
The Science Online community loves Artologica's science-inspired art, and it's easy to see why. Something about watercolor really lends itself to science art, and the neurons, blood cells, and bacteria depicted in Michele Banks' collections are both vibrant and intriguing. You can even request a custom order.
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BlackMilk Clothing's Space-Themed Apparel
BlackMilk Clothing
For the more mature science-lovers on your list, BlackMilk Clothing sells a few different versions of galaxy leggings and swimsuits. The best part is the prints are made from actual NASA space photos. The print shown here is of a reflection galaxy in the Rosette Nebula.
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Amorphia Apparel's 'Badass Women of Science' Tees
Amorphia Apparel
Amorphia Apparel created some really great 'Badass Women of Science' graphic tees to celebrate Ada Lovelace day last year. There are lots more colors and styles than the ones that are shown here. What a great way to represent the under-appreciated female voices of science!
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Roominate's Dollhouse Kits
Roominate
Roominate lets girls play architect to build their own dream house. They design it, build it, and then electrify it to make it come alive. The idea comes from two female engineers from Stanford that are on a mission to inspire the next wave of female technology innovators.
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