Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) Archive

Watch On-Demand: Webinar on New Safety Guidelines for Re-opening IFSH Labs

April 30, 2020
The online seminar is available on-demand, and features a behind the scenes walk-through of the decision-making and strategies used in developing new safety guidelines for re-opening IFSH labs for critical work during a novel viral pandemic.
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Illinois Tech and Chicagoland Food and Beverage Network Host Virtual Career Fair on April 1

March 27, 2020
In consideration of the current concerns over COVID-19, the Chicagoland Food and Beverage Network and Illinois Tech have transitioned the previously scheduled career fair to an interactive, virtual platform on April 1.
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Combined Acidified Foods and Better Process Control School

February 13, 2020
The Combined Acidified Foods and Better Process Control School (BPCS) is a program over two to four days that is designed for manufacturers of shelf-stable, acidified, and low-acid foods.
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Avocado Nutrition Research Study Seeking Participants

September 5, 2019
Participate in a new research study focusing on how different types of food, including avocados, can influence blood sugar response.
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Spices Study Participation

September 5, 2019
Sign up to participate in a research study to understand how various spice blends can influence heart health.
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Avocado Study Participation

March 26, 2019
Find out if you are eligible to participate in an avocado study through the Clinical Nutrition Research Center.
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Illinois Institute of Technology Earns University Partner Status with Professional Food Industry Trade Association

November 27, 2018

Illinois Institute of Technology has earned University Partner Status with the professional food industry trade association PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (formerly Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute). PMMI is a trade association made up of more than 800
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Institute for Food Safety and Health Honored as Co-Recipient for 2018 Midwest Food Matters Leadership Award

November 27, 2018
Illinois Tech Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) was honored as a co-recipient with the Flying Food Group for the 2018 Midwest Food Matters Leadership Award. The award ceremony was held at the Hilton Chicago on November 13. This…
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Research Scientist at the Institute for Food Safety and Health Elizabeth Grasso-Kelley chats with ABC 7 Chicago about a recent egg recall

April 17, 2018
More than 200 million eggs are being recalled across nine states because of potential contamination of salmonella. "They have over 2 million eggs produced at the farm each day," says Elizabeth Grasso-Kelley. "So if you think about, if they are having an issue and they recall it later, at some point in time there's going to be more eggs that are effected versus a smaller producer."
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REU Site: an Interdisciplinary Research Experience for Undergraduates in Food Safety, Food Engineering, and Nutrition

April 5, 2018
Are you an undergraduate student interested in exploring myriad opportunities in food safety, food engineering and nutrition?
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Faculty/Staff
- Remembering David Sharpe, College of Architecture Professor for Nearly 50 Years
  July 09, 2020
  Renowned architect and educator David Sharpe (B.ARCH. ’60; M.S. ARCH ’62) passed away on June 20, 2020.
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- Beta eCFR Comment Period
  July 09, 2020
  The Office of the Federal Register is developing a new Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) website, and the Illinois Tech community is invited to review the beta site.
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- Mehdi Modares Elected to the Board of Directors of Structural Engineering Foundation
  July 02, 2020
  Mehdi Modares, Associate Professor in the Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering Department has been elected to the board of directors of Structural Engineering Foundation (SEF).
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- Fall 2020 Reopening and Town Hall
  June 18, 2020
  A reminder from Provost Peter Kilpatrick about the upcoming faculty and staff virtual town hall meeting on Monday, June 22, from noon–2 p.m. Questions may be submitted in advance of the meeting.
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- REMOTE: The Connected Faculty Summit
  June 17, 2020
  The free two-day virtual conference will help instructors design the most effective and engaging experiences for learners and share best practices in designing and delivering engaging online and hybrid experiences.
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- Creating a Pandemic-proof Course to Outlast Covid-19
  June 17, 2020
  Illinois Tech instructors who are teaching in Fall or Spring are strongly encouraged to take a free, four week course this summer on Creating a HyFlex Course. The Hyflex Model is a flexible course structure that combines face-to-face and online learning and gives students the flexibility to attend sessions in the classroom, online, or both.
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- Virtual Retirement Planning Sessions on June 24 and 25
  June 11, 2020
  Illinois Tech’s dedicated TIAA education consultant will be available for virtual one-on-one financial counseling sessions on June 24 and 25, 2020
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- LifeWorks: Resources and Support for Traumatic Events
  June 04, 2020
  With the ongoing events taking place all over the world this week, please know that LifeWorks is available to provide support and assistance.
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- Delta Dental Update: Getting Back to the Dentist for Routine Care
  June 02, 2020
  Choosing when to return to the dentist is a personal choice and you may notice a few changes for added safety measures.
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- Study Abroad Faculty Information Session
  June 01, 2020
  The Study Abroad Office is hosting an informational session for faculty on the benefits and processes for developing and leading a study abroad program on June 9 at Noon.
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Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) Archive

Watch On-Demand: Webinar on New Safety Guidelines for Re-opening IFSH Labs

Illinois Tech and Chicagoland Food and Beverage Network Host Virtual Career Fair on April 1

Combined Acidified Foods and Better Process Control School

Avocado Nutrition Research Study Seeking Participants

Spices Study Participation

Avocado Study Participation

Illinois Institute of Technology Earns University Partner Status with Professional Food Industry Trade Association

Institute for Food Safety and Health Honored as Co-Recipient for 2018 Midwest Food Matters Leadership Award

Research Scientist at the Institute for Food Safety and Health Elizabeth Grasso-Kelley chats with ABC 7 Chicago about a recent egg recall

REU Site: an Interdisciplinary Research Experience for Undergraduates in Food Safety, Food Engineering, and Nutrition

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