What's the perfect present for a PhD graduate?

[parton]

Hi!

I have the following problem:

A have a friend who is finishing her PhD and I wanted to give her a present.

Altough I know her for more than 6 years, I have absolutely no idea what to give her.

Here are a few things which could help to find an idea:
- she will work outside physics, so maybe something which "reminds" her of her physics studies?
- she does not like "girlish" things
- she likes cats

I would be glad if some of you have any suggestions :-)

Thanks!

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Get her a new kitten :)

jk, don't do that. Maybe a cat shirt?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C1KAX0Y/?tag=pfamazon01-20

 

[WWGD]

Maybe give her Schrodinger's kitten?

 

[DennisN]

Maybe give her Schrodinger's kitten?

An alive or dead one?

EDIT: Here's an image search for Schrödinger's cat t-shirts/clothes.

EDIT 2: Maybe some artwork related to physics? You could order a print/have it printed and framed. Here's a site I found: http://fineartamerica.com/art/paintings/physics/all. I personally only like just a couple on that page, but there are many images, which may give you some idea, perhaps. Personally I like e.g. this one: http://fineartamerica.com/featured/floyd-in-3d-simulation-meir-ezrachi.html.
But tastes vary, of course...

 

[vela]

I'd probably avoid giving her more stuff unless you're fairly certain she'd like it. On the other hand, something like a gift card from a nice restaurant is usually a safe bet, especially if you can pick a place she might have never seriously considered because it was too expensive, etc.

 

[Blackberg]

A bottle of wine.

 

[Astronuc]

Get her a new kitten :)

jk, don't do that. Maybe a cat shirt?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C1KAX0Y/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Or maybe a PF T-shirt. A good bottle of wine would be good, unless she doesn't drink alcohol.

Or something related to one of her hobbies, if she has hobbies. I would imagine there are hints in her office.

 

[Hepth]

Also a nice frame for her PhD certificate is a good idea. Nothing cheap. Nice solid wood, real glass. Sometimes parents end up getting this though, not sure.

Or wine. Get her a nice Barolo(Italian, Piemontese) from the year she started her PhD in.

 

[dlgoff]

A Physics Forums https://www.physicsforums.com/account/upgrades.

 

[Silicon Waffle]

Hi!
I have the following problem:
A have a friend who is finishing her PhD and I wanted to give her a present.

Altough I know her for more than 6 years, I have absolutely no idea what to give her.

Here are a few things which could help to find an idea:
- she will work outside physics, so maybe something which "reminds" her of her physics studies?
- she does not like "girlish" things
- she likes cats

I would be glad if some of you have any suggestions :-)

Thanks!

I agree with the idea that you'd give her a PF T-shirt which is more memorable. I am sad to hear that she only like cats, always have and always will.
Otherwise you can give her a puppy .