Eric D. Gyllenhaal

Complete list of 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., & Beaumont, L. (1999). School teachers as an audience for museum Web sites: A naturalistic study. Current Trends in Audience Research and Evaluation, 12, 74.  

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.

Perry, D. L., Garibay, C., & Gyllenhaal, E. D. (1998). Front-end evaluation for Life Underground, a Field Museum exhibition about life in the soil. Current Trends in Audience Research and Evaluation, 11, 59-67.  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.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., Faron, R., Borysewicz, S., & Kamien, J. (1995). How do visitors react to a really big exhibit in a really big museum? Current Trends in Audience Research and Evaluation, 9, 83-89.  

Gyllenhaal, E. D., Hayward, J., & Kamien, J. (1995). Voices of doom: When colleagues predict disaster for your new exhibit. Visitor studies: Theory, research and practice: Selected papers from the 1995 Visitor Studies Conference, 8(2), 92-108.
  

     Eric also has published some popular articles:

Gyllenhaal, E. (September, 2002). Islands of expertise: Why do children become such specialists? Chicago Parent. Online at http://saltthesandbox.org/ChicagoParentArticle2.htm

Gyllenhaal, E. (July, 2002). Aaron's treasures: How to nurture your child's urge to collect (without letting it drive you nuts). Chicago Parent. Online at http://saltthesandbox.org/ChicagoParentArticle1.htm 
  

     Eric also has published in the geoscience literature:

Gyllenhaal, E.D. 1992. Reconciling the lithologic and paleobotanic records of climatic change during the Pennsylvanian. Fifth North American Paleontological Convention Abstracts and Program, The Paleontological Society Special Publication No. 6: 116.

Gyllenhaal, E.D. 1991. Distribution of climate-sensitive sediments and soils relative to precipitation in the Recent tropics and subtropics, with application to the Carboniferous. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 23(5): A342.

Gyllenhaal, E.D., Engberts, C.J., Markwick, P.J., Smith, L.H., and Patzkowsky, M.E. (1991). The Fujita-Ziegler model: a new semi-quantitative technique for estimating paleoclimate from paleogeographic maps. Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology, 86: 41-66.

Kidwell, S. M., & Gyllenhaal, E. D. (1998). Symbiosis, competition, and physical disturbance in the growth histories of Pliocene cheilostome bryoliths. Lethaia, 31: 221-239.

Patzkowsky, M.E., Smith, L.H., Markwick, P.J., Engberts, C.J., and Gyllenhaal, E.D. 1991. Application of the Fujita-Ziegler paleoclimate model: Early Permian and Late Cretaceous examples. Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology, 86: 67-85.

Ziegler, A.M., Parrish, J.M., Yao Jiping, Gyllenhaal, E.D., Rowley, D.B., Parrish, J.T., Nie Shangyou, Bekker, A., and Hulver, M.L. (1993). Early Mesozoic phytogeography and climate. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London, Series B, 341: 297-305.
  

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Complete list of research and evaluation reports

Gyllenhaal, E. D., and Ziff, K. (2007). Biomedical Technology Project mini-report: Formative evaluation of the adult vs. embryonic stem cells panel. Unpublished manuscript, The Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland, OH.  Go here to view a pdf version of this paper.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., and Ziff, K. (2007). Biomedical Technology Project mini-report: Formative evaluation of the microarray interactive. Unpublished manuscript, The Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland, OH.  Go here to view a pdf version of this paper.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., and Ziff, K. (2007). Biomedical Technology Project mini-report: Formative evaluation of the infectious disease multimedia interactive. Unpublished manuscript, The Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland, OH.  Go here to view a pdf version of this paper.

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. (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., & Perry. D. L. (2005). Old Faithful Visitor Education Center at Yellowstone National Park. Formative Evaluation. Critical Review. Unpublished manuscript, Yellowstone National Park, Mammoth, WY.

 

Gyllenhaal, E. D., & Perry. D. L. (2005). Old Faithful Visitor Education Center at Yellowstone National Park. Formative Evaluation. Critical Review of The Tree of Life. Unpublished manuscript, Yellowstone National Park, Mammoth, WY.

 

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., & Cheng, B. (2005). Sugar from the Sun formative evaluation: Summary of prototype testing Week 3. Unpublished manuscript, Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, Chicago, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., Perry, D. L., & Cheng, B. (2005). Sugar from the Sun formative evaluation: Summary of prototype testing Week 2. Unpublished manuscript, Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, Chicago, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., Perry, D. L., & Cheng, B. (2005). Sugar from the Sun formative evaluation: Summary of prototype testing Week 1. Unpublished manuscript, Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, Chicago, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2004). Front-end evaluation Invasive Species Monitoring Project. Unpublished manuscript, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2004). Invasive species monitoring project: classified bibliography. Unpublished manuscript, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2004). Front-end literature review for LifeTrek. Unpublished manuscript, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Brooklyn, NY.

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., & Cheng, B. (2004). Literature review for the front-end evaluation of Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination. Unpublished manuscript, Museum of Science, Boston, MA.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., Cheng, B., & Carroll, V. (2004). Front-end Literature Review for Sensing and Managing Light for the Science Museum of Minnesota. Unpublished manuscript, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul. MN.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., & Garibay, C. (2004). Remedial evaluation of Handling Calculus. Unpublished manuscript, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., Gilmartin, J., & Garibay, C. (2004). Literature review of children's understanding of Asian cultures 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.

Tisdal, C. E., Gyllenhaal, E. D., & Beaumont, L. (2004). Front-end evaluation of LifeTrek. Unpublished manuscript, Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn, NY.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2003). Summative/remedial evaluation of the Cyberville gallery. Unpublished manuscript, St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, MO.

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. (2003). Predicting the Future: Annotated bibliography. Unpublished manuscript, Museum of Science, Boston, MA.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., Beaumont, L., & Tyree, A. (2003). Formative 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.

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., Schaefer, J., & Cheng, B. (2003). Shedd Educational Adventures: Summative evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, John G. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL. Go here to download a pdf version of this report.

Garibay, C., & Gyllenhaal, E. (2003). Handling Calculus formative evaluation: Site visit summary. Unpublished manuscript, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.

Garibay, C., & Gyllenhaal, E. (2003). Weather and Climate: Summative evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2002). Brief literature reviews about the showcase, playground, and forum approaches to technology literacy. Unpublished manuscript, Museum of Science, Boston, MA.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2002). Literature review for the On-line Teacher Resources project. Unpublished manuscript, John G. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2002). Perspectives on visitors to Old Faithful and on the proposed Visitor Education Center. Unpublished manuscript, Yellowstone National Park, Mammoth, WY.

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. (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., Gilmartin, J., & Beaumont, L, (2002). Things in Common literature review. Unpublished manuscript, Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn, NY.

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.

Gyllenhaal, E. D, & Schaefer, J. (2002). Teen Chicago Initiative front-end literature review. Unpublished manuscript, Chicago Historical Society, Chicago, IL. 

Schaefer, J., Perry, D. L., & Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2002). Underground Adventure: Summative/remedial evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, the Field Museum, Chicago, IL.   Go here to download a pdf version of this report.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2001). CARING Study at the Brookfield Zoo: A Preliminary Report. Unpublished manuscript, Brookfield Zoo, Chicago, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2001). Meta-analysis of the "I never realized that..." question from four exhibitions at Brookfield Zoo. Unpublished manuscript, Brookfield Zoo, Chicago, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2001). Mini-Report on the formative evaluation of the MuseumLink Internet access computers. Unpublished manuscript, Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., & Garibay, C. (2001). Literature review for Atmospheric Chemistry. Unpublished manuscript, Discovery Place, Inc., Charlotte, NC.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., & Garibay, C. (2001). Morton Arboretum Children’s Adventure Garden. Literature review. Unpublished manuscript, Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., & Garibay, C. (2001). Lessons learned from the evaluation of MuseumLink-Illinois. Unpublished manuscript, Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL.

Garibay, C., & Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2001). The Morton Arboretum Resident Program evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, the Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL.

Garibay, C., & Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2001). Formative evaluation for the pilot School Garden Initiative. Unpublished manuscript, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL. 

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2000). Bridging the Gap: Final evaluation report national dissemination phase. Unpublished manuscript, Discovery Place, Inc., Charlotte, NC.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2000).  Mini-report on the formative evaluation of the MuseumLink Native American Web module. Unpublished manuscript, Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2000). Mini-report on the formative evaluation of the MuseumLink Prairie Web module. Unpublished manuscript, Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., & Garibay, C. (2000). Mini-Report on the formative evaluation of the MuseumLink Forest Web Module. Unpublished manuscript, Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL.

Garibay, C., & Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2000). Formative evaluation of the MuseumLink Art Web module. Unpublished manuscript, Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL.  

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (1999). Some unpublished evaluation studies of prehistory/dinosaur exhibits. Unpublished manuscript, Selinda Research Associates, Chicago, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (1999). Report on the survey on teaching materials for Native American studies. Unpublished manuscript, Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., & Garibay, C. (1999). Formative evaluation of the MuseumLink Behind the Scenes Web module. Unpublished manuscript, Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (1998). Bridging the Gap: Evaluation report, pilot phase of the National Dissemination. Unpublished manuscript, Discovery Place, Inc., Charlotte, NC.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (1998). MuseumLink: Front-end evaluation of the proposed topics. Unpublished manuscript, Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (1998). Report on the second MuseumLink teacher training session and its aftermath. Unpublished manuscript, Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (1998). Traveling Experiment Gallery: Final evaluation report. Unpublished manuscript, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (1998). Visitors and dinosaurs: What we know about some major issues. Unpublished manuscript, the Field Museum, Chicago, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., & Beaumont, L. (1998). MuseumLink-Illinois; Recommendations from the front end evaluation study. Unpublished manuscript, Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., & Perry, D. L. (1998). Analysis of MuseumLink teacher pre-program surveys. Unpublished manuscript, Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., & Perry, D. L. (1998). Formative evaluation of the Human Biology prototypes: Second site visit report. Unpublished manuscript, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., & Perry, D. L. (1998). Atmospheric Explorations: Summative evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.  

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (1997). Visitor questions at Fossil Lab: Comments on the Nudist Analysis. Unpublished manuscript, the Field Museum, Chicago, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., & Perry, D. L. (1997). Human Biology prototypes: Site visit report. Unpublished manuscript, Science Museum of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.  

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (1996). Preliminary report on the evaluation of the "Science on the Floor" component of Spiders! Unpublished manuscript, the Field Museum, Chicago, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (1996). Preliminary report on tracking and timing visitors in "Science on the Floor" component of Spiders! Unpublished manuscript, the Field Museum, Chicago, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (1996). Communicating behind-the-scenes research to museum visitors: Evaluations of temporary exhibitions at the Field Museum. Unpublished manuscript, the Field Museum, Chicago, IL.
    

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