Benjamin DeKalbe Wood (November 10, 1894 – July 6, 1986) was an American educator, researcher, and director / professor at Columbia University. He went to High School for an extra semester so he would qualify to enter the University of Texas. He attended the college and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in psychology. He then attended Columbia University and graduated with a Master of Arts (MA) degree, going on to get a PHD in psychology. He then started working at the University, first becoming an assistant professor. He then became an instructor and an assistant to the university dean. He received a promotion to a full professorship and ultimately became head of the university's research bureau. He was an expert in the educational field, which was his career for 33 years.