Jurassic James65®
@jurassicjames65.bsky.social
Paleontologist, geologist, science educator, and leader. You friendly neighborhood dinosaur man.
When the genus known as Megaraptor was first discovered, it was thought to be the largest member of the Dromaeosaur family (the proper family name of the "raptor" dinosaurs in Jurassic Park, as well as their relatives). We now know they were a late Cretaceous family of their own.
#dinosaurs
#dinosaurs
November 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
When the genus known as Megaraptor was first discovered, it was thought to be the largest member of the Dromaeosaur family (the proper family name of the "raptor" dinosaurs in Jurassic Park, as well as their relatives). We now know they were a late Cretaceous family of their own.
#dinosaurs
#dinosaurs
November 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Last Wednesday I presented "the Science behind the dinosaurs of the Jurassic World franchise" at Rice University's Susan Glasscock continuing education program.
Thanks to Korin Brody & her team for being such great host. Special thanks to my friend Kathleen Edinburgh for attending & the pictures.
Thanks to Korin Brody & her team for being such great host. Special thanks to my friend Kathleen Edinburgh for attending & the pictures.
November 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Last Wednesday I presented "the Science behind the dinosaurs of the Jurassic World franchise" at Rice University's Susan Glasscock continuing education program.
Thanks to Korin Brody & her team for being such great host. Special thanks to my friend Kathleen Edinburgh for attending & the pictures.
Thanks to Korin Brody & her team for being such great host. Special thanks to my friend Kathleen Edinburgh for attending & the pictures.
Last night (Halloween) I heard noises in my man cave. It turns out Tamara's stuffed Marshmallow Man was fighting my Ghostbusters' transformer Echtotron.
My brother says this is why children like me, I am a big kid...
#ghostbusters #ghost #transformers #mancave
My brother says this is why children like me, I am a big kid...
#ghostbusters #ghost #transformers #mancave
November 1, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Last night (Halloween) I heard noises in my man cave. It turns out Tamara's stuffed Marshmallow Man was fighting my Ghostbusters' transformer Echtotron.
My brother says this is why children like me, I am a big kid...
#ghostbusters #ghost #transformers #mancave
My brother says this is why children like me, I am a big kid...
#ghostbusters #ghost #transformers #mancave
I have never been one to follow what is popular or "flavor of the month" crazes... And I am not going to start with this #labubu fad!
I took this picture to 1. Showcase the Children's Museum Houston's endless visiting character's list and 2. To bring joy to whichever of my fans are into this!
I took this picture to 1. Showcase the Children's Museum Houston's endless visiting character's list and 2. To bring joy to whichever of my fans are into this!
October 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I have never been one to follow what is popular or "flavor of the month" crazes... And I am not going to start with this #labubu fad!
I took this picture to 1. Showcase the Children's Museum Houston's endless visiting character's list and 2. To bring joy to whichever of my fans are into this!
I took this picture to 1. Showcase the Children's Museum Houston's endless visiting character's list and 2. To bring joy to whichever of my fans are into this!
The Children's Museum Houston is really into holidays. There are always different characters walking around.
#ghostbusters #children #museum
#ghostbusters #children #museum
October 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The Children's Museum Houston is really into holidays. There are always different characters walking around.
#ghostbusters #children #museum
#ghostbusters #children #museum
It is fully confirmed! On Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 at 1:30pm I will be presenting at Rice University's, Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.
They reached out to me, and requested an informative yet entertaining talk about the #dinosaurs of Jurassic World.
continue.rice.edu/course?id=56...
They reached out to me, and requested an informative yet entertaining talk about the #dinosaurs of Jurassic World.
continue.rice.edu/course?id=56...
October 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
It is fully confirmed! On Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 at 1:30pm I will be presenting at Rice University's, Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.
They reached out to me, and requested an informative yet entertaining talk about the #dinosaurs of Jurassic World.
continue.rice.edu/course?id=56...
They reached out to me, and requested an informative yet entertaining talk about the #dinosaurs of Jurassic World.
continue.rice.edu/course?id=56...
One of my favorite "not dinosaurs" is little Lystrosaurus here, who's name means "shovel lizard" despite being more closely related to mammals than reptiles. The shovel part describes the shape of its face and likely lifestyle of digging some form of burrows.
#paleontology #fossils #death
#paleontology #fossils #death
October 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
One of my favorite "not dinosaurs" is little Lystrosaurus here, who's name means "shovel lizard" despite being more closely related to mammals than reptiles. The shovel part describes the shape of its face and likely lifestyle of digging some form of burrows.
#paleontology #fossils #death
#paleontology #fossils #death
Happy #fossilfriday did ypu know Stegosaurs, means "roofed lizard".
The next time you visit a museum, consider the fact that the Stegosaur's plates are suspended above the skeleton. This is due to their position in life being attached to the animals skin and not directly the skeleton.
#dinosaurs
The next time you visit a museum, consider the fact that the Stegosaur's plates are suspended above the skeleton. This is due to their position in life being attached to the animals skin and not directly the skeleton.
#dinosaurs
October 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Happy #fossilfriday did ypu know Stegosaurs, means "roofed lizard".
The next time you visit a museum, consider the fact that the Stegosaur's plates are suspended above the skeleton. This is due to their position in life being attached to the animals skin and not directly the skeleton.
#dinosaurs
The next time you visit a museum, consider the fact that the Stegosaur's plates are suspended above the skeleton. This is due to their position in life being attached to the animals skin and not directly the skeleton.
#dinosaurs
This is my buddy Ryan Price. His area of study is late Triassic archosauriforms. They are not crocodiles, but to the casual observer are related. I enjoyed learning from him and appreciate the friendship we forged in the crucible of conversation.
#paleontology
#paleontologist
#paleontology
#paleontologist
October 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
This is my buddy Ryan Price. His area of study is late Triassic archosauriforms. They are not crocodiles, but to the casual observer are related. I enjoyed learning from him and appreciate the friendship we forged in the crucible of conversation.
#paleontology
#paleontologist
#paleontology
#paleontologist
Mr. Chris Wells, one of the original HMNS concierge discovery guides, came to my last tour! When I saw him walking down the grand hall I was surprised & happy!
Later we spoke & I honestly did not know the impact I had on his life and career! I am honored to have helped my friend.
#tours #friends
Later we spoke & I honestly did not know the impact I had on his life and career! I am honored to have helped my friend.
#tours #friends
October 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
More pictures from the last tour. Thank you Daniel Huerta aka @mr.dannydan. I did not even notice you taking these.
Looking at these pictures I am starting to think my wife is right, I am dramatic!
#tour #fossils #dinosaurs #prehistoric #jurassicjames
Looking at these pictures I am starting to think my wife is right, I am dramatic!
#tour #fossils #dinosaurs #prehistoric #jurassicjames
October 8, 2025 at 10:56 AM
More pictures from the last tour. Thank you Daniel Huerta aka @mr.dannydan. I did not even notice you taking these.
Looking at these pictures I am starting to think my wife is right, I am dramatic!
#tour #fossils #dinosaurs #prehistoric #jurassicjames
Looking at these pictures I am starting to think my wife is right, I am dramatic!
#tour #fossils #dinosaurs #prehistoric #jurassicjames
Much like I said at the end of the night, thank you to the wonderful HMNS staff and I appreciated every museum guest that attended; not just your interest in the topic, but also your apparent love for my unique method of science communication.
#paleontology #tours #appreciation #thankyou
#paleontology #tours #appreciation #thankyou
October 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Much like I said at the end of the night, thank you to the wonderful HMNS staff and I appreciated every museum guest that attended; not just your interest in the topic, but also your apparent love for my unique method of science communication.
#paleontology #tours #appreciation #thankyou
#paleontology #tours #appreciation #thankyou
Thank you, to everyone that attended my last adult education behind the scenes tour in HMNS' hall if paleontology! The mandate in 2015 was to conduct these tours until they stop selling out, and yet 10 years later we still did!
Special thanks to Alicia Furse for these great pictures!
#paleontology
Special thanks to Alicia Furse for these great pictures!
#paleontology
October 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Thank you, to everyone that attended my last adult education behind the scenes tour in HMNS' hall if paleontology! The mandate in 2015 was to conduct these tours until they stop selling out, and yet 10 years later we still did!
Special thanks to Alicia Furse for these great pictures!
#paleontology
Special thanks to Alicia Furse for these great pictures!
#paleontology
I have really enjoyed working with Ruth Cañas Walker and Sarah Stanton of Adult Education. They are the kind of cool and supportive friends most people dream of having.
#corporate #friends #friendship
#corporate #friends #friendship
October 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I have really enjoyed working with Ruth Cañas Walker and Sarah Stanton of Adult Education. They are the kind of cool and supportive friends most people dream of having.
#corporate #friends #friendship
#corporate #friends #friendship
In September I conducted a dinosaur drawing class at HMNS in the Morian Hall of Paleontology. I wanted to thank everyone that attended, and my buddy Alicia Furst for these pictures.
I have been doing this as corporate events where the guest get drawing of prehistoric creatures.
#corporate #friend
I have been doing this as corporate events where the guest get drawing of prehistoric creatures.
#corporate #friend
October 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
In September I conducted a dinosaur drawing class at HMNS in the Morian Hall of Paleontology. I wanted to thank everyone that attended, and my buddy Alicia Furst for these pictures.
I have been doing this as corporate events where the guest get drawing of prehistoric creatures.
#corporate #friend
I have been doing this as corporate events where the guest get drawing of prehistoric creatures.
#corporate #friend
October 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Thursday, 02 October 2025 at 6:30PM will be my final behind the scenes tour in the Morian Hall of Paleontology. The topic will be Cenozoic mammals and will mark ten years of adult education after hours programming.
#appreciation #thankyou
Tickets here: my.hmns.org/37067
#appreciation #thankyou
Tickets here: my.hmns.org/37067
October 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Thursday, 02 October 2025 at 6:30PM will be my final behind the scenes tour in the Morian Hall of Paleontology. The topic will be Cenozoic mammals and will mark ten years of adult education after hours programming.
#appreciation #thankyou
Tickets here: my.hmns.org/37067
#appreciation #thankyou
Tickets here: my.hmns.org/37067
I did not announce it at the time, but I was promoted from part-time science educator to the Children's Museum of Houston's lead educator after only 4.5 months of employment. I believe HR said it was some sort of record.
#neverstoplearning
#neverstoplearning
September 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I did not announce it at the time, but I was promoted from part-time science educator to the Children's Museum of Houston's lead educator after only 4.5 months of employment. I believe HR said it was some sort of record.
#neverstoplearning
#neverstoplearning
The CEO of the Children's Museum of Houston read this book about how to give the best customer service to your guest.
She requires everyone that leads or manage people (even if it is only one person) to read it and share their favorite or most meaningful parts.
#curious #behavior
She requires everyone that leads or manage people (even if it is only one person) to read it and share their favorite or most meaningful parts.
#curious #behavior
September 24, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Friday, 19 September 2025 marked James Edward Washington III's 6 month anniversary at the Children's Museum of Houston. We had a three day conference where we closed to the public & offered staff training, team building, and a focus on selfcare (affirmation, meditation, etc) .
#training #conference
#training #conference
September 24, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Friday, 19 September 2025 marked James Edward Washington III's 6 month anniversary at the Children's Museum of Houston. We had a three day conference where we closed to the public & offered staff training, team building, and a focus on selfcare (affirmation, meditation, etc) .
#training #conference
#training #conference
To date, the last two events I have scheduled at HMNS are:
Wednesday, 24 September 2025 6:30PM - a Q&A in the paleo hall with dino drawings!
Thursday, 02 October 2025 6:30PM - the behind the scenes tour of the Cenozoic (age of mammals/post dinosaurs).
Details here: jurassicjames.com/events/
Wednesday, 24 September 2025 6:30PM - a Q&A in the paleo hall with dino drawings!
Thursday, 02 October 2025 6:30PM - the behind the scenes tour of the Cenozoic (age of mammals/post dinosaurs).
Details here: jurassicjames.com/events/
September 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
To date, the last two events I have scheduled at HMNS are:
Wednesday, 24 September 2025 6:30PM - a Q&A in the paleo hall with dino drawings!
Thursday, 02 October 2025 6:30PM - the behind the scenes tour of the Cenozoic (age of mammals/post dinosaurs).
Details here: jurassicjames.com/events/
Wednesday, 24 September 2025 6:30PM - a Q&A in the paleo hall with dino drawings!
Thursday, 02 October 2025 6:30PM - the behind the scenes tour of the Cenozoic (age of mammals/post dinosaurs).
Details here: jurassicjames.com/events/
To death due us part!
Last Thursday, 17 September 2025 was a mildstone for Tamara Elizabeth Umana Washington! It made eight years of service at the James Edward Washington III Organization!
#anniversary #marriage #love
Last Thursday, 17 September 2025 was a mildstone for Tamara Elizabeth Umana Washington! It made eight years of service at the James Edward Washington III Organization!
#anniversary #marriage #love
September 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
To death due us part!
Last Thursday, 17 September 2025 was a mildstone for Tamara Elizabeth Umana Washington! It made eight years of service at the James Edward Washington III Organization!
#anniversary #marriage #love
Last Thursday, 17 September 2025 was a mildstone for Tamara Elizabeth Umana Washington! It made eight years of service at the James Edward Washington III Organization!
#anniversary #marriage #love
Thank you, to everyone that attended my final behind the scenes tour of the the dinosaur section of the Morian Hall of Paleontology at HMNS!
Special thanks to the concierge discovery guides (my old team) that warmed them up!
#dinosaurs #fossils #paleontology #paleontologist #fossil #dinosaur
Special thanks to the concierge discovery guides (my old team) that warmed them up!
#dinosaurs #fossils #paleontology #paleontologist #fossil #dinosaur
September 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Thank you, to everyone that attended my final behind the scenes tour of the the dinosaur section of the Morian Hall of Paleontology at HMNS!
Special thanks to the concierge discovery guides (my old team) that warmed them up!
#dinosaurs #fossils #paleontology #paleontologist #fossil #dinosaur
Special thanks to the concierge discovery guides (my old team) that warmed them up!
#dinosaurs #fossils #paleontology #paleontologist #fossil #dinosaur
Whenever I go on a digs, my wife The Lady Washington acts like I am an astronaut coming back from a mission to Mars.
When I got home I played Etta James' "At Last!"
youtu.be/1qJU8G7gR_g?...
Then we danced like Captain America and Peggy at the end of Infiniti War (spoiler).
#home #love #dance
When I got home I played Etta James' "At Last!"
youtu.be/1qJU8G7gR_g?...
Then we danced like Captain America and Peggy at the end of Infiniti War (spoiler).
#home #love #dance
September 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Whenever I go on a digs, my wife The Lady Washington acts like I am an astronaut coming back from a mission to Mars.
When I got home I played Etta James' "At Last!"
youtu.be/1qJU8G7gR_g?...
Then we danced like Captain America and Peggy at the end of Infiniti War (spoiler).
#home #love #dance
When I got home I played Etta James' "At Last!"
youtu.be/1qJU8G7gR_g?...
Then we danced like Captain America and Peggy at the end of Infiniti War (spoiler).
#home #love #dance