Pikus, Arianna
individual record
Assistant Professor
Positions:
- Assistant Professor, Teaching, Learning and Culture, College of Education and Human Development
overview
My research focuses on improving access to and the quality of early childhood science education for all children with an emphasis on using nature as a platform for introducing science to young children.
education and training
- Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies, Michigan State University - (East Lansing, Michigan, United States) 2023
- M.S. in Child Development, Michigan State University - (East Lansing, Michigan, United States) 2019
- B.A. in Public Policy, Michigan State University - (East Lansing, Michigan, United States) 2016
- B.S. in Environmental Studies and Agriscience, Michigan State University - (East Lansing, Michigan, United States) 2012
selected publications
Academic Articles6
- Pikus, A. E., Etchison, H. M., Gerde, H. K., & Bingham, G. E. Nature for All: Utilizing the Universal Design Framework to Incorporate Nature-Based Learning Within an Early Childhood Inclusive Classroom. Teaching Exceptional Children.
Books1
- Larimore, R. A., Pikus, A., & Bailie, P. E. (2023). Evaluating Natureness Measuring the Quality of Nature-Based Classrooms in Pre-K Through 3rd Grade. Gryphon House.
recent teaching activities
- EDCI353 Early Child Through Adol Educ Instructor
- EDCI364 Interaction Processes Instructor
Email
pikusari@tamu.edu
First Name
Arianna
Last Name
Pikus
