photojournalist Shahidul Alam was recognized as luminaries and ambassadors for the National Geographic Society. Today, the National Geographic Society has appointed American artist Maya Lin and Bangladeshi photojournalist Shahidul Alam as National Geographic Explorers at Large. The title, which comes with opportunities as ambassadors for the National Geographic Society and support for continuing their impactful work, is bestowed on a select few global changemakers and thought leaders––including other National Geographic legends like Bob Ballard, Rodrigo Medelín, Sylvia Earle, and the late Thomas Lovejoy. "For 134 years, the National Geographic Society has been recognized for its storytelling capabilities, and we want to use that superpower to drive impact globally,” said Kaitlin Yarnall, the Society’s chief storytelling officer. “Throughout their careers, Maya and Shahidul have clearly demonstrated their courage, creativity, and innovation as storytellers, and we look forward to collaborating with them NGS Source - National geography #StudentJournalism