How should I thank my research mentor?

Question

I'm a high school student and I've been working at a lab for the past two summers. I'm pretty much done with my research now, and I want to thank my mentor and the postdoc I've been working with. Any ideas? Would gift cards be appropriate?

Answer 1

Gift cards are fine.

For a woman, some chocolates, a candle, a picture frame or some flowers might be appropriate.  For a man, a nice fountain pen or some chocolates will work.

Unless you know that one of them is, say, a big fan of the Canadiens then you could get them a notepad with the CH logo or something.  Be only as personal as you feel comfortable.

Answer 2

gift cards are fine. But lobster dinner wouldn't hurt either....