Crown College
Science, Technology, and Society
Crown College’s theme, Science, Technology, and Society, explores the relationship of science and technology with the world around us. This includes the use of technology as a tool for improving our society, as well as the negative impacts of some technologies on our environment and social institutions.Academic Requirements
Crown’s core course, Ethical Issues in Emerging Technologies, presents several rapidly growing technologies, shows where those technologies are taking us, and provides reasoning skills to help evaluate the consequences to individuals and societies. Students focus on developing strategies that can guide them in making public policy decisions and personal decisions concerning these technologies. The course typically includes units on ethical issues arising from biotechnology, information technology, and artificial intelligence.
Educational Enrichment and Extracurricular Opportunities
- Undergraduate Research Fellowships introduce juniors and seniors to research at the university and encourage student-faculty interaction. Crown College provides $800 per fellowship.
- Students engage in educational, cultural, and social activities sponsored by the Student Life staff: College Nights, movie and game nights, arts and crafts, field trips, and guest presenters.
- The Science Learning Community, Outdoor Pursuits, and Academic Focus residential programs encourage students to interact with faculty, staff, and peers.
- At Science/Public Affairs Tables, faculty engage with students over dinner to discuss their research and current events.
- There are many ways to become a leader at Crown. You can become involved in Crown Student Senate, get a job with the Tech Crew, volunteer to be an Orientation Leader, or simply take one of our Leadership classes.
Housing and Dining
- Eight residential halls each house about 60 students.
- Eight apartment buildings in single, double, and triple bed configurations are available to students after the first year.
- Themed Housing options
- A dining hall facility and cafe/coffee shop are located at the college.