Roman is a Professor of Biology at Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA.ﾠ He received his Ph.D. in biomedical science from Kent State University (OH), is an ordained minister in the Mennonite Church, and for nine years edited Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith.ﾠ His research investigates the role of environmental phytoestrogens on reproductive physiology, faith and science interactions, and growing sustainable organic blueberries.ﾠ Roman with his wife, Elva have two adopted teenage daughters who live on a farm that fosters connections with family, horses, goats, sheep, dogs, cats, and gardening.