Quest for understanding sciences

Understanding scientific principles generates many benefits. Comprehension is the key to creativity. It is highly unlikely that an individual without the command of basic principles will be the author of scientific breakthroughs. Understanding the conditions in which mathematical tools of science have been developed is the key to efficient research. The scientist or the engineer who lacks such understanding often ends up in dead end pursuits. Understanding the principles of operating machinery or apparatuses is the key to diagnosing their malfunctions. An individual who cannot come up with the correct diagnosis cannot be an efficient problem solver. Finally, the understanding of scientific principles by the general population is the best defense against fear of the unknown. This fear often stands in the way of technological progress and our improved well being as well. Armed with this insight, and pondering the questions that are seldom asked and even less often answered in science classes, the project CoLoS (Conceptual Learning of Science) was developed.