In 2016-17 I spent a year split between Malaysian Borneo and the Ecuadorian Amazon on a Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship. I was studying canopy wildlife, writing about field research, and producing digital media. Here is a selection of the work I did while abroad and the coverage that my work received. You can also hear me talk about the experience on the 22.33 Podcast from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

PROJECT INTRO

​NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BLOG POSTS
Surveying Canopy Wildlife: A Brief Look at Looking Up
​I wonder what’s up there?
Lessons learned in tropical tree climbing
​Tallest trees in the tropics discovered
​Penang: An unexpected biodiversity destination
​Work Hazards: Bornean Pygmy Elephants
​Senses at Work in Danum Valley
​Borneo’s Gliding Giants
​The Last Climb in Borneo
​Side Gig: Canopy Tour Guide
​Dodging a Heavy Bough, Fleeing Angry Wasps — Another day in Yasuni Rain Forest

FINAL PRESENTATION

Kevin McLean Fulbright-National Geographic Presentation from NGS Impact Media on Vimeo.

MEDIA COVERAGE
Third Class of Fulbright-National Geographic Fellows Named
Why this scientist prefers researching treetops (National Geographic)
National Geographic Fellow Owes It All to an Anteater (AdWeek)
From Root To Crown: A Guide Through The History And Life Of Trees (WNPR)
View from the Treetops (22.33 Podcast)