Beginning in Childhood

High School Struggles and Successes

College Years and Exploration

Graduate, PhD Journey and Challenges

The Making of a Scientist

Living in the Lab: Early Career

Struggles of Academic Politics and Personal Loss

Embracing the Role of a Mentor

Understanding the Beauty of Nature and Science

The Impact and Future of Science

Lab Girl is a memoir by Hope Jahren that shares the story of her life as a geologist, her love for plants and her experiences in the scientific field. Through both personal stories and fascinating details about the life of plants, the book highlights the challenges and joys of scientific discovery.