Meanwhile, Missy (Raegan Revord) is trying to create her own science project for the upcoming school fair. She enlists the help of her friend, a budding scientist named Lily, and together they attempt to create a homemade lava lamp using oil, water, and food coloring.
As Sheldon continues to struggle with his colleagues, he's approached by one of the graduate students, who reveals that they've been struggling to understand a key concept in their research. Sheldon, seeing an opportunity to prove his intellect, jumps at the chance to explain it to them.
Sheldon's summer internship at the Texas A&M Physics department is going well, but he's struggling to connect with his colleagues on a personal level. Meanwhile, Missy tries to navigate her own scientific endeavors, and Georgie gets into a messy situation with a girl from school.
The situation escalates when Sophie's older brother, a skateboarding enthusiast, challenges Georgie to a skate-off. Georgie tries to back out, but Sophie convinces him to face his fears.
