• Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
  • Dissertation: The Molecular Genetics Learning Progressions: Revisions and Refinements Based on Empirical Testing in Three 10th Grade Classrooms
• Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts
• Associate in Science, Cottey College, Nevada, Missouri

Refereed Journal Articles

• Romine, W., Reed, E., Mahajan, R., & Todd, A. (2025). What is the Inventory of Student Evolution Acceptance (I-SEA) measuring? A factor analytic comparison of multiple competing hypotheses in practicing science teachers and undergraduate science non-majors. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10763-025-10570-x
• Manger, J., McManamon, A., Todd, A., Stolfi, A., Parmelee, D., & Andarsio, E. (2025). Healer's Art in the online era: Successes, challenges, and implications. Medical Science Educator, 35, 977-989.
• Todd, A., Romine, W., Sadeghi, R., Cook Whitt, K., & Banerjee, T. (2022). How do high school students' genetics progression networks change due to genetics instruction and how do they stabilize years after instruction? Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 59(5), 779-807.
• Romine, W., Mahajan, R. & Todd, A. (2021). Measuring science teacher's emotional experiences with evolution using real world scenarios. Eurasian Journal of Science and Environmental Education, 10(1), 1-27.
• Todd, A., Romine, W., & Correa-Mendez, J. (2019). Modeling the transition from a phenotypic to genotypic conceptualization of genetics in a university-level introductory biology context. Research in Science Education, 49(1), 569-589.
• Romine, W., Todd, A., & Walter, E. (2018). A closer look at the items within three measures of evolution acceptance: Analysis of the MATE, I-SEA, and GAENE as a single corpus of items. Evolution: Education and Outreach, 11(1), 17.
• Todd, A., & Romine, W. (2018). The learning loss effect in genetics: What ideas do students retain or lose after instruction? CBE-Life Sciences Education. doi: 10.1187/cbe.16-10-0310.
• Todd, A. & Romine, W. (2017). Empirical validation of a genetics progression web for college biology students. International Journal of Science Education, 39(4), 488-505.
• Romine, W., Walter, E., Bosse, E., & Todd, A. (2017). Understanding patterns of evolution acceptance–A new implementation of the Measure of Acceptance of the Theory of Evolution (MATE) with Midwestern university students. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 54(5), 642-671.
• Romine, W. & Todd, A. (2017). Valuing evidence over authority: The impact of a short course for middle-level students exploring the evidence for evolution. American Biology Teacher, 79(2), 112-119.
• Todd, A., Romine, W., & Cook Whitt, K. (2017). Development and validation of the Learning Progression-based Assessment of Modern Genetics (LPA-MG) in a high school context. Science Education, 101(1), 32-65.
  • One of the journal's top 20 most downloaded papers within the first 12 months of online publication for articles published between July 2016 and June 2018
• Todd, A. & Kenyon, L. (2016). Empirical refinements of a molecular genetics learning progression: The molecular constructs. The Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 53(9), 1385-1418.
• Todd, A. & Romine, W. (2016). Validation of the Learning Progression-based Assessment of Modern Genetics (LPA-MG) in a college context. International Journal of Science Education, 38(10), 1673-1698.
• Romine, W., Todd, A., & Clark, T. (2016). How do undergraduate students conceptualize acid-base chemistry? Integrating continuous and categorical measurement frameworks to develop, validate, and utilize a learning progression-based measure. Science Education, 100(6), 1150-1183.
• Todd, A. & Kenyon, L. (2016). How do Siamese cats get their color? The Science Teacher, 83(1), 29-36.
• Greene, T.M. & Todd, A. (2015). The effect of positive and negative reinforcement on sixth graders’ mental math performances. Journal of Emerging Investigators, 20 May 2015.
• Sills, D. & Todd, A. (2015). Does music directly affect a person’s heart rate? Journal of Emerging Investigators, 4 Feb 2015.
• Berberich, S.J., Todd, A., & Tuttle, R.  (2011).  Why YPEL3 represents a novel tumor suppressor.  Frontiers in Bioscience, 16, 1746-1751.
• Kelley, K.D., Miller, K.R., Todd, A., Kelley, A.R., Tuttle, R., & Berberich, S.J.  (2010).  YPEL3, a p53-regulated gene that induces cellular senescence.  Cancer Research, 70(9), 3566-3575.

Chapters in Books

• Romine, W., & Todd, A. (2023). Using Rasch measurement to visualize how clerkship and extracurricular experiences impact preparedness for residency in an undergraduate medical program. In X. Liu and W. J. Boone (Eds.), Advances in Applications of Rasch Measurement in Science Education (pp. 291-314). Cham: Springer International Publishing.

Conference Papers and Presentations

• Todd, A. (2025). Navigating the LCME storm: Lessons learned from BSOM's full survey visit. A talk presented at the annual conference of the Accreditation Preparation and Quality Improvement Community of Practice, online.
• Riley, C., Pierce, M., Molter, R., & Todd, A. (2024). Moving the needle on LCME 8.5: Four approaches to closing the loop on student feedback. A talk presented at the annual conference of the Accreditation Preparation and Quality Improvement Community of Practice, online.
• Todd, A. (2024). Don't break the chain: Linking program objectives. A talk presented at the annual conference of the Accreditation Preparation and Quality Improvement Community of Practice, online.
• Todd, A. (2024). Building an accreditation second brain. A medical education resources exchange at the spring conference of the Association of American Medical Colleges Central Group on Educational Affairs, Milwaukee, WI.
• Todd, A., Baker, P., Booza, J., O'Brien, C., Qua, K., & Quaintance, J. (2024). Student satisfaction & accreditation: Problems and solutions? A panel presentation at the spring conference of the Association of American Medical Colleges Central Group on Educational Affairs, Milwaukee, WI.
• Chong, C., Silva, A., Todd, A., & Stolfi, A. (2024). Comparing the impact of virtual learning environment vs. traditional in-person environments on USMLE Step 1 performance. A poster presented at the spring conference of the Association of American Medical Colleges Central Group on Educational Affairs, Milwaukee, WI.
• Chong, C., Silva, A., Todd, A., & Stolfi, A. (2024). Examining the impact of virtual learning on medical student performance and confidence in a preclinical immunology course. A poster presented at the spring conference of the Association of American Medical Colleges Central Group on Educational Affairs, Milwaukee, WI.
• Todd, A., & Journell, L. (2023). Using Microsoft Excel to create dashboards for centralized data monitoring. A workshop at the spring conference of the Association of American Medical Colleges Central Group on Educational Affairs, Indianapolis, IN.
• Qua, K., Hayden, C., O'Brien, C., Alamy, N., Scholl, L., Todd, A., & Booza, J. (2023). One size doesn't fit all - Four approaches to continuous quality improvement to meet LCME accrediation standards. A panel presentation at the spring conference of the Association of American Medical Colleges Central Group on Educational Affairs, Indianapolis, IN.
• Black, M. Romine, W., Simonis, M. Peters, J., Bahn, V., & Todd, A. (2023). The impact of study strategies on knowledge growth and summative exam performance in the first year of medical school. A poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Chicago, IL.
• Todd, A., Booza, J., Hayden, C., & Maier, K. (2022). Managing up: Supporting accreditation and quality improvement efforts. A focused discussion at the spring conference of the Association of American Medical Colleges Central Group on Educational Affairs, online.
• Manger, J., Stolfi, A., Small, P., & Todd, A. (2022). A research "bootcamp" for first year medical students. An oral presentation at the spring conference of the Association of American Medical Colleges Central Group on Educational Affairs, online.
• Rush-Rhodes, A., Cox, J., Needles, J., & Todd, A. (2021). Peer Instruction. An oral presentation at the annual Elentra Engage conference, online.
• Todd, A., Bell, A., Overman, I., Conway, K., & McCoy, L. (2021). Clerkship year honors: Rewarding students for sustained superior performance. An oral presentation at the spring conference of the Association of American Medical Colleges Central Group on Educational Affairs, online.
• Todd, A., Roman, B., Beck Dallaghan, G.L., & Goodwin, S. (2020). Write it up! A faculty development program to increase writing accountability and output. A workshop at the spring conference of the Association of American Medical Colleges Central Group on Educational Affairs, Rapid City, SD. (conference canceled)
• Hayden, C., Todd, A., Parmelee, D., Booza, J., & Reaves, R. (2020). Visualizing the data: A hands-on approach to evaluating data for continuous quality improvement. A workshop at the spring conference of the Association of American Medical Colleges Central Group on Educational Affairs, Rapid City, SD. (conference canceled)
• McCoy, C., & Todd, A. (2020). Using CBSE scores and dedicated study time as predictors for medical student performance on USMLE Step 1. A poster at the spring conference of the Association of American Medical Colleges Central Group on Educational Affairs, Rapid City, SD. (conference canceled)
• Todd, A., Paolo, A., Bonaminio, G., & Papp, K. (2019). Designing policies, procedures, and programs to maximize student success. A panel presented at the spring conference of the Association of American Medical Colleges Central Group on Educational Affairs, Grand Rapids, MI.
• Hayden, C., Todd, A., Ledford, C., Taylor, T., & Caron, A. (2019). Transforming CQI from a "check box" requirement to a culture of quality improvement. A workshop presented at the spring conference of the Association of American Medical Colleges Central Group on Educational Affairs, Grand Rapids, MI.
• Love, L., Strong, S., Sikorski, J., Overman, I., & Todd, A. (2019). Using a growth mindset: Learning from failure to improve medical education. A workshop presented at the spring conference of the Association of American Medical Colleges Central Group on Educational Affairs, Grand Rapids, MI.
• Romine, W., & Todd, A. (2019). Measuring science teachers' emotions around evolution with real world scenarios. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Baltimore, MD.
• Romine W., Mahajan, R., & Todd, A. (September, 2018). Measuring science teachers' emotions around evolution using real-world scenarios. Presentation at the Three Rivers Evolution Event (TREE), University of Pittsburgh.
• Castro-Faix, M., Todd, A., Romine W., & Duncan, R.G. (2018). Do Alternative Instructional Approaches Result in Different Learning Progressions? A paper presented at the 13th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS), London, United Kingdom. Vol. 2, 808-815.
• Todd, A. & Romine, W. (2017). Difficulties in integrating the genetic-meiotic and genetic-molecular models of genetics. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Antonio, TX.
• Todd, A. & Romine, W. (2017). The learning loss effect in genetics: What ideas do students retain or lose after instruction? A poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Antonio, TX.
• Correa-Mendez, J. Todd, A., & Romine, W. (2017). A molecular genetics learning progression web: Using model search to target hub ideas. A poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Antonio, TX.
• Todd, A. & Romine, W. (2016). Development and validation of the Learning Progression-based Assessment of Molecular Genetics (LPA-MG). A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Baltimore, MD.
• Romine, W., Walter, E., & Todd, A. (2016). Assessing, operationalizing, profiling evolution acceptance in college students. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Baltimore, MD.
• Miller, M., Romine, W., Todd, A., & Folk, B. (2016). Does knowledge and situational interest support personal interest: A health education study. A poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Baltimore, MD.
• Romine, W., Todd, A., & Clark, T. (2015). How do undergraduate students conceptualize acid-base chemistry? Development, validation, and utilization of a learning progression-based measure. A poster presented at the Western Regional Conference of the American Chemical Society, San Marcos, CA.
• Todd, A. & Romine, W. (2015). Measuring knowledge of acids and bases as continuous and categorical constructs toward understanding concept progression. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Chicago, IL.
• Romine, W. & Todd, A. (2015). Multilevel assessment of interest in health careers at the middle school level: Introducing the AIMS. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Chicago, IL.
• Todd, A. & Romine, W. (2015). How does a Siamese cat get its color? A talk presented at the Annual Meeting of the Science Education Council of Ohio, Columbus, OH.
• Romine, W. & Todd, A. (2015). Practical assessment of the NGSS and Ohio standards in time-constrained classroom settings. A talk presented at the Annual Meeting of the Science Education Council of Ohio, Columbus, OH.
• Romine, W. & Todd, A. (2015). Tossing the coin for half-life. A talk presented at the Annual Meeting of the Science Education Council of Ohio, Columbus, OH.
• Todd, A. & Kenyon, L.O.  (2013). Using learning progressions to map high school student understandings of molecular genetics. A poster presented at the Annual Meeting for the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
• Todd, A. & Kenyon, L.O.  (2012). Examining high school students’ understandings of molecular genetics. A poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Indianapolis, IN.
• Kenyon, L.O. & Todd, A.  (2012). Students’ construction of mechanistic models using argumentation and representation. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Indianapolis, IN.
• Todd, A., Kelley, K., Miller, K., & Berberich, S.J.  (2009). YPEL3 expression is induced by the p53 family. A poster presented at the Central Research Forum, Dayton, OH.
• Rosenberg, A. & Núñez, M.E.  (2005). Rate of damaged base excision by DNA repair enzyme Fpg. A talk presented at the Mount Holyoke Science Symposium, South Hadley, MA.
• Rosenberg, A. & Fowler, R.  (2003). Synthesis of N-phenyl-3,4,5,6-tetrafluorophthalimide. A talk presented at the Missouri Academy of Science 39th Annual Meeting, Warrensburg, MO.

Reviewing

• National Association for Resarch in Science Teaching Conference Proposals (2014-2018)
• International Journal of Science Education (2016-present)
• Science Education (2018-present)
• Journal of Educational Measurement (2018)
• Journal of Biological Education (2019-present)
• Journal of Research in Science Teaching (2019-present)
• Teaching and Learning in Medicine (2020-present)
• Association of American Medical Colleges Central Group on Educational Affairs Conference Proposals (2021-present)
• Association of American Medical Colleges Conference Proposals (2022-present)
• APQI Conference Proposals (2024-present)
• Journal of Community Genetics (2025-present)
• Medical Science Educator (2025-present)
• AAMC GEA National Grant Proposals (2025-present)

Memberships

• Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA)
• Accreditation Preparation & Quality Improvement Community of Practice (APQI)
• Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
• Association of American Medical Colleges Central Group on Educational Affairs (CGEA)

• Excellence in Service Award, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University (2024)
• Faculty Development Award, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University (2021)
• MVP Staff Award, Elentra Consortium (2021)
• Graduate Student of the Year in Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Program, Wright State University, 2009
• Graduate Council Scholar, Wright State University, 2007-2009
• Mary Lyon Scholar, Mount Holyoke College, 2005
• First Lei Award, Cottey College, 2003