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Student Resources: Your Gateway to Hygienic Design Excellence

3-A staff, students and faculty in Chicago for the 2025 3-A SSI Summit on Hygienic Design

Build expertise that launches careers in food safety and equipment design

Discover the knowledge and connections that set you apart in the competitive food safety industry. From foundational training to industry networking, 3-A SSI provides the resources ambitious students need to succeed.

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Featured: Dr. Ron Schmidt Student Travel Award

The Industry's Premier Student Opportunity

Transform your academic experience into industry expertise. Join the ranks of scholarship recipients who've launched successful careers through this comprehensive program. Our e-learning modules are specially designed to combine the elements of traditional live seminars with the accessibility and flexibility of online learning. Many academic programs and organizations build these into their curriculum for professional education.

What's Included:

  • All-expenses-paid trip to Summit on Hygienic Design
  • Round-trip airfare and 4-night hotel stay in Chicago
  • Full conference registration and networking events
  • Research poster presentation opportunities
  • Publication platform for your work

2026 Application Deadline: February 1, 2026

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Online Training Resources

Hygienic Design Fundamentals - Interactive E-Learning Modules

Build essential knowledge in hygienic equipment design principles. These industry-standard modules provide the foundation every food safety professional needs.

Introduction to Hygienic Design

  • Core principles and industry standards
  • Historical development and regulatory framework
  • Key terminology and concepts

Surface Design and Materials

  • Surface finish requirements and specifications
  • Material selection for food contact applications
  • Cleaning and sanitizing considerations

Equipment Drainage and Access

  • Proper drainage design principles
  • Inspection and maintenance access requirements
  • Common design flaws and solutions

Sealing and Connections

  • Gasket and seal selection criteria
  • Pipe connection standards and best practices
  • Preventing contamination through proper sealing

Cleaning and Sanitizing Systems

  • CIP vs. COP system design
  • Chemical compatibility and safety
  • Validation and verification procedures
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Advanced Topics for Deeper Learning

Supplement your coursework with real-world applications and case studies from industry experts.

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Upcoming Events and Deadlines

2025 3-A SSI Summit on Hygienic Design

Key Dates:

  • February 1, 2026: Student Travel Award application deadline
  • March 1, 2026: Award winners announced
  • May 5-8, 2026: Summit on Hygienic Design, Chicago

Get Started Today

Ready to advance your food safety career?

  1. Start our e-learning course Introduction to Hygienic Design
  2. Join our mailing list to keep up to date
  3. Follow us on LinkedIn for daily industry insights and opportunities
Questions? Email us at info@3-a.org.
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