This OL&VSL community discussion focuses on current practices for integrating virtual and simulated Science/Math laboratory to support online STEM Education. This community intends to engage Louisiana faculty, graduate research students and STEM teachers to develop a state-wide Professional Learning Community (PLC) focusing on educational research and implementation of these learning environments.  This OL&VSL PLC will include resources,  teaching webinars on the use and systemic adoption and discussion fora to raise awareness. This community was initiated on July 15, 2015, as part of a Louisiana Board of Regents Online Learning Innovation grant. The community is facilitated by Prof. Moustapha Diack, Director of the doctoral program in Science/Math Education (SMED) at Southern University.