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The future of global food safety is being written in the labs and dairy plants of our leading universities. Today, we are proud to announce the 11 recipients of the 2026 Dr. Ron Schmidt Student Travel Award.
These exceptional students aren't just studying food science; they are solving real-world challenges. From investigating Listeria persistence in dairy plants to engineering nanotextured stainless steel surfaces, their work underscores the critical bridge between academic research and industry innovation.
These winners will travel to the 3-A SSI 2026 Summit on Hygienic Design, May 4 to 7 at the Marriott Chicago O'Hare. This isn’t just a trip; it’s an immersive professional launchpad. They will:
“These extraordinary students are pursuing meaningful research that can help solve real-world food safety challenges,” says 3-A SSI Chair John Kuhnz.
This award pays tribute to the late Dr. Ronald H. Schmidt, a Professor Emeritus at the University of Florida and a co-founder of 3-A SSI, continuing his legacy of mentorship and excellence in food safety.
Congratulations to our 2026 winners! We look forward to seeing your presentations in Chicago.
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet these students at the Summit! REGISTER NOW!
A team of poultry science students from Auburn University earned second-place honors in the 2026 Student Hygienic Design Competition with a novel solution based in physics.
3-A SSI invites volunteers for five new Ad Hoc Working Groups to revise four 3-A Sanitary Standards and one Accepted Practice.
Vishali Poswal is one of 11 students selected to receive a 3-A SSI 2026 Dr. Ron Schmidt Student Travel Award.
After a career spanning more than 45 years with Anderson Instrument Co., Richard (Rick) Bond earns the 3- SSI Certified Conformance Evaluator (CCE) credential, giving him the authority to conduct 3-A Third Party Verifications.
