Dr. Bajema joined Aquinas College in 1998 and teaches ecologically and environmentally
oriented classes. His classes are designed to engage students in hands-on lab experiences.
His research interests are in wildlife conservation and landscape preservation. He
has served on the Ada Township Open Space Task Force which was created to implement
a plan to conserve natural areas and open space within the township. Dr. Bajema has
also been a board member of the Land Conservancy of West Michigan and a member of
its land protection committee which evaluates properties for their conservation potential.
His hobbies include camping, hunting, nature hikes, biking, downhill skiing, and boating.