Eric D. Gyllenhaal

Selected publications

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2006). Memories of math: Visitors' experiences in an exhibition about calculus. Curator: The Museum Journal, 49(3), 345-364.  Go here to view a pdf version of this paper.

Nemirovsky, R., & Gyllenhaal, E. D. (January/February, 2006). Handling Calculus: Graphing motion to understand math. ASTC Dimensions, 13-14.  Go here to view a pdf version of this paper.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2002). Immersive exhibitions: A bibliography. Visitor Studies Today!, 5(3), 13-14.  An updated version of this bibliography is posted here:  http://www.museumdeveloper.net/museums/musareasimmersive.htm 

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (1998). A broader view of front-end evaluation. Visitor Studies Today!, 1(1), 14-15.  Go here to view a pdf version of this paper.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (1998). Communicating behind-the-scenes research to museum visitors: Evaluations of temporary exhibitions at the Field Museum. Current Trends in Audience Research and Evaluation, 11, 15-24.  Go here to view a pdf version of this paper.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., & Perry, D. L. (1998). Doing something about the weather: Summative evaluation of Science Museum of Minnesota's Atmospheric Explorations computer interactives. Current Trends in Audience Research and Evaluation, 11, 25-35.  Go here to view a pdf version of this paper.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., Perry, D. L., & Forland, E. (1996). Visitor understandings about research, collections, and behind-the-scenes at the Field Museum. Current Trends in Audience Research and Evaluation, 10, 22-32.  Go here to view a pdf version of this paper.

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Selected research and evaluation reports

Gyllenhaal, E. D., & Ziff, K. (2006). Front-end evaluation of the Biomedical Technology Project. Unpublished manuscript, The Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland, OH. Go here to view the pdf version of the main report. Go here to view the pdf version of Appendix G (evaluations of individual exhibits).

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2006). Outcome evaluation of the Changes Information Network. Unpublished manuscript, Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL. Go here to view the pdf version of this report.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., Perry, D. L., & Cheng, B. (2005). Formative evaluation of Sugar from the Sun. Unpublished manuscript, Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, Chicago, IL. Go here to view the pdf version of this report.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., & Perry. D. L. (2005). Old Faithful Visitor Education Center Formative Evaluation. Summary of Prototype Testing at Old Faithful Geyser. Unpublished manuscript, Yellowstone National Park, Mammoth, WY.  Go here to view the pdf version of this report.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2004). Literature review about interactivity for the evaluation of Asian Exhibits Initiative. Unpublished manuscript, Association of Children's Museums, Washington, DC. 

Gyllenhaal, E. D., & Perry, D. L. (2004). Phase one of formative evaluation for the Trail of Time at Grand Canyon National Park. Unpublished manuscript, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.  Go here to view the pdf version of this report.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2003). Front-end evaluation of the Predicting the Future project: Final report. Unpublished manuscript, Museum of Science, Boston, MA.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2002). Literature review for the Sweet House at Garfield Park Conservatory. Unpublished report, Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, Chicago, IL.  Includes sections on visitors' understanding of photosynthesis and related topics and on immersive exhibits.  Go here to download a pdf version of this report.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., & Cheng, B. (2003). Outdoors Indoors literature review. Unpublished manuscript, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland, OR. Go here to download a pdf version of this report.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2002). Old Faithful Visitor Center Yellowstone National Park front-end evaluation: Final report. Unpublished manuscript, Yellowstone National Park, Mammoth, WY.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., & Schaefer, J. (2002). Front-end evaluation of the On-line Teacher Resources project: Final report. Unpublished manuscript, John G. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL. Go here to download a pdf version of this report

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