Bouma, Hessel (1950-2015) | Heritage Hall, Hekman Library

Bouma joined the biology department at Calvin College in 1978 after receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Texas and completing a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, San Diego. He regularly taught cellular biology courses, but as his interests evolved, he took a leadership role with the department, college, community and denomination in the field of medical ethics.

Bouma published a book and numerous book chapters and articles considering the ethics of many current societal issues, including capital punishment, genetic testing, human sexuality, reproductive technologies, end-of-life issues, genetically modified organisms and embryonic stem cell research.