Michael Whidden,  a political science major at Miami University, is taking the lead to integrate the Don't Pack a Pest for Academic Traveler program as part of the Study Abroad Program at Miami University. Working with fellow student Gracie Limaro, Michael and Gracie shared information with 70 study abroad students about what to pack for a trip to Luxembourg and included information about Don't Pack a Pest. In 2022 Michael plans to present Don't Pack a Pest to ​Environmental Science Classes at Miami University. "I think Environmental Studies students will be particularly interested in learning how invasive pests and diseases can damage things we care about, like clean water, clean air, and healthy fruits and vegetables and other crops that we depend on", said Michael. Michael is working under the leadership of Dr Ryan Dye, Director of Study Abroad at Miami University, as part of the Study Abroad Ambassadors program.