Martin Smallwood

William Martin Smallwood (April 30, 1873 – November 21, 1949) was an American biologist and professor at Syracuse University. From 1898 to 1902 he taught at Allegheny College.

Education
Smallwood earned his B.A. and master's degree from Syracuse University and earned his PhD at Harvard University in 1902. He played for Syracuse Orange football from 1896 to 1899.

Academic career
In 1902 he was named professor of comparative anatomy at Syracuse. In 1921 he was name head of the zoology department where he remained until being name professor emeritus in 1943. Smallwood died in 1949. He was elected a Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Coaching career
While at Allegheny College, he also served as the head coach for the American football team during the 1898 season with a record of 4–4.