@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
What do you see on this picture?
Happy toast/bread slice or peeking monkey?
#opticalillusion
This will be good!
05.11.2025 22:47 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
A Jurassic James(R) approved update on the biggest debate in paleontology
Scientists at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences have found that what was believed to be a juvenile T.rex skeleton is instead a distant relative, the first of its kind to be found in a full skeleton.
youtu.be/IfKTibGkJCc?...
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
Happy #fossilfriday
This is the next chapter in the biggest dinosaur debate of our time.
youtu.be/Y5EB6zcrCOU?...
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!
The Children's Museum Houston is really into holidays. There are always different characters walking around.
#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...
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
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
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
When I was lead tour guide, he was my Tsar of anthropology/archeology. I deferred to him in all matters of the sciences that study humans. He also was the only other tour guide that dressed for the role, hat and all.
#tours #friends
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
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
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
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
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
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 got a hold of some invisible ink!
#ink #spy #master
I appreciate you all messaging me with questions of why I keep saying final version of this or that. To be clear, to date there are no more Jurassic James® lead events scheduled at HMNS beyond tomorrow. Everything from this year has been as a contract non employee.
#appreciation #thankyou
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
Does anyone else think that Pixar's "Up" (2009) was in spired by the opening of Dido's song "Thank you" (Official video)?
Dido - Thank You (Official Video)
youtube.com/watch?v=1TO4...
#music #inspiration #up #pixar
During the conference, the CEO had a meeting/training with all the managers, reviewing leadership techniques and inquiring about what she could do to help them achieve their goals. I could tell the other managers clearly knew passages from the hospitality book.
#neverstoplearning
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
I was hired as an part-time educator, but they quickly found out that I have highly rennouned management and customer service experience. I gave a training/speech to the entire staff. At the end my new VP said she did not know I was a comedian.
#rejuvenation #training #conference #museum #comedy
It turns out, if you set a good example, do not overwork staff, pay your employees a competitive rate (in her words "to attract the best talent"), and promote a healthy work/life balance; your employees will feel compelled to rise to the occasion and the customers will have a better experience.
24.09.2025 02:07 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
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
