# Lauren Hunter

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Podcast: [The Story Place](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-story-place-7788384)
Published: 2026-05-28T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoryplace/episodes/Lauren-Hunter-e3k042e
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Duration seconds: 2053

## Resource

For Lauren, STEM is about more than science experiments. In this episode of The Story Place , Lauren shares why STEM education matters for young people today and how curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking help kids grow into future changemakers. From hands-on projects to unforgettable moments like studying a gray whale that washed up on shore, Lauren reflects on the joy of helping kids discover the world around them. It’s a conversation about wonder, learning, and giving young people the confidence to ask questions and explore what’s possible. 🎧 Listen now and follow The Story Place for more YMCA stories. To share your story with us, send us an email or voice note to stories@ymca-snoco.org and we may feature it on a future podcast.

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