Agnes Mary Claypole Moody (January 1, 1870 – August 29, 1954) was an American zoologist and professor of natural science.

"[4] Following completion of her doctorate, Moody served as an assistant at Cornell University despite her PhD, as women were relegated to the lowest ranks of faculty at the time.

[6] She worked in various positions at Throop College, (now California Institute of Technology), including as instructor in Zoology, and as Professor of Natural Science and Curator (1903-4).

[3] After moving to the northern California area, she was included in the first seven editions of American Men of Science.

In these editions, a star was listed along with her name to show she was considered to be one of the top 1,000 scientists that resided in the United States.