Craig Stockwell

Craig Stockwell is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at North Dakota State University (NDSU), serving as Program Director for Environmental and Conservation Sciences. His research focuses on contemporary evolution of fish populations in novel environments, host-parasite associations, and conservation biology with implications for human-wildlife interactions. He is affiliated with NDSU’s Stevens Hall, office 226, and maintains a lab dedicated to ecological and conservation research.

Stockwell’s work emphasizes endangered and threatened fish species, such as pupfish and poolfish, investigating their responses to invasive species, habitat fragmentation, and environmental changes. His studies integrate ecological, genetic, and behavioral approaches to address conservation challenges. Notable projects include analyzing the effects of invasive crayfish on endangered pupfish populations and exploring evolutionary naiveté in endangered desert fish.

Key themes in his publications include invasive species impacts, parasite-host dynamics, and landscape genetics. While no formal awards are listed, his contributions to conservation biology and fish ecology are evident through his extensive publication record. He collaborates on translocations, population genetics, and experimental approaches to species preservation.