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Indian Association for Food Protection in North America

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UpComing Event

🎤 IAFPNA 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

Think you can explain your entire research in just 3 minutes—using only one slide?
Here’s your chance to inspire, connect, and shine!

🎯 What’s the Challenge?
Deliver a compelling, concise, and crystal-clear summary of your research in 3 minutes or less, using just one static slide. Communicate your science to a broad audience—no jargon, just your story and impact!

🏆 Prizes
🥇 1st Place – $500
🥈 2nd Place – $300
🥉 3rd Place – $100

📅 Key Dates
Slide Submission Deadline: June 15, 2025
Virtual Competition Date: June 30, 2025

📨 How to Submit
Email your static slide (PDF or PPTX) to: iafpna2022@gmail.com

📎 Be sure to check out the 3MT Guidelines and Competition Flyer (attached)

Finalists will be selected based on the slide submission and invited to present live during the virtual event.

📬 Questions?
We’re here to help—email us at iafpna2022@gmail.com

One slide. Three minutes. Your story.
We can’t wait to hear your research—make every second count!

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3 MT Guidelines

IAFPNA 2025 - 3MT Guidelines (docx)Download

PAST EventS

🖌️ IAFPNA Creative Challenge: Logo & Zoom/Teams Background Design Contest

Calling all creative minds! IAFPNA is thrilled to launch the Creative Challenge exclusively for all students and IAFPNA members. This is your chance to leave a visual mark on the organization and help shape our identity with your design talent!

We're inviting submissions for:

·  A new IAFPNA Logo

·  A custom Zoom/Teams Virtual Background


✨ What We’re Looking For:

·  Incorporate “IAFPNA” in the spirit or style of the IAFP logo

·  Use the India tri-color theme – Saffron, White, and Green

·  Highlight the importance of Food Safety & Quality

·  Feel free to submit more than one design (as long as each follows the rules)


🏆 Prizes:

·  $100 for Best Logo Design

·  $100 for Best Background Design


📅 Deadline: April 30, 2025

📩 Submit your entries to: iafpna2022@gmail.com (Formats accepted: PDF, Word, JPEG)

 scan the QR code on the flyer!

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain recognition and contribute to the future of IAFPNA branding. Show us your creativity and help us represent food safety with pride and professionalism!


Note: By submitting your design, you agree that IAFPNA may use and modify it for official use.

For more details and to register, visit our website at www.iafpna.org and check out the attached flyer. 

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Join Us for the IAFPNA Career Talk and Q&A Session


Curious about your next steps after graduation? Whether you're considering academia, industry, or a government career, our Q&A session is the perfect opportunity to get advice from experienced professionals. Don't miss out on this chance to shape your future!


📅 Date: February 25, 2025

⏰ Time: 12:00-01:00 PM CST

📍 Location: Teams Meeting


Our panel includes Dr. Manreet Bhullar,  Dr. Manan Sharma, Dr. Deepti Salvi and Pranav Vashisht

For more details and to register, visit our website at www.iafpna.org and check out the attached flyer. 



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Meeting Notes - Career talk

Meeting Notes - Career Talk (pdf)Download

Indian Association for Food Protection in North America (IAFPNA) presents a comprehensive session on:

Immigration Insights: OPT, H1B, and Beyond

Date: 20th June, 2024 

Time: 4-5 PM EST  

Zoom Meeting ID: 991 0119 1400  

Meeting Link: https://msu.zoom.us/j/99101191400

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/i6u5HwimP2XSkBA16

Join us for an insightful session exploring the pathways from Optional Practical Training (OPT) to H1B visas in the U.S. Our panel of experts will guide you through every stage of your immigration journey, from student visas to work visas.

Our Experts:

·  Sheela Murthy, President & CEO, Murthy Law Firm

·  Aron Finkelstein, Managing Attorney, Murthy Law Firm

·  Anna Stepanova, Assistant Managing Attorney, Murthy Law Firm

Don’t miss this opportunity to get your questions answered and gain valuable insights into navigating the U.S. immigration process.

For more information, visit our website: www.iafpna.org

Or contact us at: iafpna@gmail.com

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Immigration Expert Profile

Bio's of Immigration Experts (pdf)Download

🎤 IAFPNA 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

Think you can explain your entire research in just 3 minutes—using only one slide?
Here’s your chance to inspire, connect, and shine!

🎯 What’s the Challenge?
Deliver a compelling, concise, and crystal-clear summary of your research in 3 minutes or less, using just one static slide. Communicate your science to a broad audience—no jargon, just your story and impact!

🏆 Prizes
🥇 1st Place – $500
🥈 2nd Place – $300
🥉 3rd Place – $100

📅 Key Dates
Slide Submission Deadline: June 15, 2025
Virtual Competition Date: June 30, 2025

📨 How to Submit
Email your static slide (PDF or PPTX) to: iafpna2022@gmail.com

📎 Be sure to check out the 3MT Guidelines and Competition Flyer (attached)

Finalists will be selected based on the slide submission and invited to present live during the virtual event.

📬 Questions?
We’re here to help—email us at iafpna2022@gmail.com

One slide. Three minutes. Your story.
We can’t wait to hear your research—make every second count!

Download PDF

Join Us for the IAFPNA Career Pathways Q&A Session


Curious about your next steps after graduation? Whether you're considering academia, industry, or a government career, our Q&A session is the perfect opportunity to get advice from experienced professionals. Don't miss out on this chance to shape your future!


📅 Date: May 16, 2024

⏰ Time: 9:30-10:30 AM EST

📍 Location: Zoom Meeting


Our panel includes Vijay Juneja, Ankit Patras, Deepti Salvi and Surabhi Wason. 

For more details and to register, visit our website at www.iafpna.org and check out the attached flyer. 


Some of the questions and answers during this discussion are documented and you can download it here. 

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Discussion from the Career Pathways Q&A Session

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