LAB ISSUES IN A VIRTUAL ERA: UNVEILING CHALLENGES FACED BY STEM STUDENTS IN MATERIAL UTILIZATION

The laboratory has been assigned a central and distinct position in science education, educators have indicated that conducting activities provides rich benefits learning. Since the start of school year 2020-2021, online learning one modes delivery allowed by both Department Education (DepEd) Commission on Higher (CHED) (Tria, 2020). Due to this, STEM students face many issues fast-evolving world virtual learning, particularly when it comes material utilization settings. digital transformed allowing engage with knowledge communicate remotely unprecedented ways. However, lack physical laboratories given rise new concerns necessitate attention creative solutions. Hence this study shed light challenges confront within domain, its impact performance active coping mechanisms dilemma which gave ramifications their educational journey.