Cody R. Smith

Dr. Cody R. Smith is an Assistant Professor in the School of Health Sciences at Missouri State University. He holds a PhD in Science Education from North Carolina State University, alongside a BS and MS in Exercise Physiology from the University of Arkansas. His research focuses on teaching assistant professional development, pedagogical practices, and discipline-based education research in STEM fields. Dr. Smith teaches courses such as Applied Human Anatomy (KIN 250) and Applied Human Physiology (KIN 252). His recent work examines how teaching assistants adapt to challenges like the pandemic's impact on education, with studies published in CBE-Life Sciences Education and Journal of College Science Teaching. He collaborates with the Biology Teaching Assistant Project (BioTAP) and NARST. No specific grants or awards are listed.

His earlier research in exercise physiology investigated cooling strategies during heat-induced exercise, yielding findings in Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. Professional activities include curriculum development for STEM educators and advocating evidence-based teaching practices.