The Microbiology Lab course (BIO 212) serves as a major elective for Cell & Molecular Biology, Forensic Science, Toxicology majors, and the Biology minor. I have taught this course since its inception in 2016, serving as a HEO at JJC and Adjunct Assnt. Professor for this course. On my own time, I have updated the course's curriculum and adapted it over the years to ensure it meets the needs of our students. During the pandemic, CUNY provided Recovery Act funds to adapt lab experiences with Labster, an immersive digital learning platform offering virtual lab simulations for science education. Labster enhances student learning through interactive, gamified simulations that replicate real-life laboratory experiments. According to Labster, students report higher grades and better understanding of theoretical and practical skills. The platform's flexibility benefits students who need extra time to grasp certain topics. Upon returning to campus, the course became a hybrid class, combining Labster's virtual practice with in-person experiments. However, CUNY has stopped purchasing Labster licenses for colleges, and due to budget cuts, JJC's Science Department (which endorses this proposal to use Student Tech Funds for BIO 212) cannot guarantee support for Labster in this hybrid course. As the instructor, I noticed that students are more motivated, engaged, and confident in the in-person portion after practicing virtually. Students can repeat simulations until they achieve passing scores. Additionally, Labster allows students to explore experimental techniques and topics in molecular microbiology, immunology, and biotechnology that we cannot teach in person due to equipment and time constraints. Each year, up to 48 students enroll in BIO 212. Without funding, each student would pay an extra $99 for Labster access, in addition to the associated lab fees that can only cover reagents and lab supplies. My goal is to ensure all students can access this tool, which has been demonstrated to improve retention and understanding of complex scientific concepts. Outcomes will be reflected in student participation in simulations, improved academic performance (Labster participation accounts for 40% of the course grade), and reduced expenses for students attending JJC.