Research and Evaluation Reports

Reports are listed below, by topic.  (Some reports are listed in more than one category.)

Recently Posted Reports

We've produced more than a hundred reports during the last fifteen years.  Here are the latest reports added to our site:

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 Unpublished manuscript, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland, OR.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., 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 Unpublished manuscript, The Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland, OHGo here to view a pdf version of this paper.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 Unpublished manuscript, The Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland, OHGo here to view a pdf version of this paper.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 Unpublished manuscript, The Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland, OHGo here to view a pdf version of this paper.

Perry, D. L., & Niehus, K. (1996). Hunters of the Sky: Summative evaluation report. Unpublished manuscript, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.   Go here to download a pdf version of this report

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Visitor Studies and Evaluation

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 Unpublished manuscript, Association of Children's Museums, Washington, DC.

Garibay, C., & Pulik, L. (2003). How to use evaluation to make your exhibits more effective: A manual developed for the Schiele Museum. Unpublished manuscript, Schiele Museum, Gastonia, NC.

Gilmartin, J., & Garibay, C. (2003). Garden map redesign: Formative evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL.

Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2002). Literature review for the Sweet House at Garfield Park Conservatory: Immersion exhibits. Unpublished report, Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, Chicago, IL.

Garibay, C., Gilmartin, J., & Schaefer, J. (2002). Park Voyagers summative evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, Museums In the Park, Chicago, IL.

Schaefer, J., Perry, D. L., & Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2002). Underground Adventure summative/ remedial evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, Field Museum, Chicago, IL.

Beaumont, L. (2001). How to Interview a Young Visitor: Strategies for Talking with a Unique Audience. Unpublished manuscript, Selinda Research Associates, Chicago, IL.

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 report, Brookfield Zoo, Chicago, IL.  

Beaumont, L., & Perry, D. L. (1998). Field Museum map testing: Final evaluation report. Unpublished manuscript, the Field Museum, Chicago, IL.  

Perry, D. L., Garibay, C., & Edington, G. (1995). "It was like I was in the big fat middle of it!": The diorama experience. Unpublished manuscript, Chicago Academy of Sciences, Chicago.

Ronning, K. S., Wheeler, A., & Perry, D. L. (1994). Using evaluation as a tool for strategic planning at the High Desert Museum. Unpublished manuscript, the High Desert Museum, Bend, OR.  

Perry, D. L. (1992). Museums as icons: The exhibits we love. Unpublished manuscript, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL.

Anderson, P., & Perry, D. L. (1991). Museum Impact and Evaluation Study: Preliminary site research report. Unpublished manuscript, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL.

Perry, D. L. (1989). The creation and verification of a development model for the design of a museum exhibit. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Perry, D. L. (1987). Malone and Lepper's heuristics for designing intrinsically motivating instructional environments: Appendix B. Unpublished manuscript, University of Indiana, Bloomington, IN.  

Tisdal, C. E. (2004). Phase 2 summative evaluation of Active Prolonged Engagement at the Exploratorium. Unpublished manuscript, Exploratorium, San Francisco, CA.

Tisdal, C. E., & Perry, D. L. (2004). Going APE! at the Exploratorium; Interim summative evaluation report. Unpublished manuscript, Exploratorium, San Francisco, CA.

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Informal Learning

Jones, S., Perry, D. L., Spock, M., & Forland, E. (1995). Full-circle rainbows: Stories from six lifelong learners. Unpublished manuscript, Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago, Chicago, IL.

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School Programs

Tisdal, C. E., & Carroll, V. (2004). Center for Inquiry in Science Teaching and Learning CISTL: Fall 2003 Interim Evaluation Report. Unpublished manuscript, Washington University, St. Louis, MO.

Tisdal, C. E. (2003). Center for Inquiry in Science and Teaching and Learning: evaluation report year 1. Unpublished manuscript, Washington University, St. Louis, MO.

Gyllenhaal, E. D., Schaefer, J., & Cheng, B. (2003). Shedd Educational Adventures: Summative evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, John G. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL.

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.

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

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.

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

Beaumont, L., Perry, D. L., & Garibay, C. (1999). Summer Science Institute. Unpublished manuscript, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, 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., & Perry, D. L. (1998). Analysis of MuseumLink teacher pre-program surveys. Unpublished manuscript, Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL.

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Educational Programs

Garibay, C., & Pulik, L. (2002). Chicago Botanic Garden Science First Remedial Evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL.

Garibay, C., Gilmartin, J., & Schaefer, J. (2002). Park Voyagers: Summative evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, Museums In the Park, Chicago, IL.

Schaefer, J. (2002). Project N.O.A.H. program review. Unpublished manuscript, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL.

Beaumont, L. (2001). Career Ladder for Youth. Unpublished manuscript, Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL.

Garibay, C. (2001). Family Packs at the Cleveland Botanic Garden front-end evaluation. Unpublished manuscript. Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland, OH.

Garibay, C. (2001). Family Packs at the Cleveland Botanic Garden formative evaluation garden activities. Unpublished manuscript. Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland, OH.

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

Beaumont, L., & Garibay, C. (2000). Visitor Programs: Monterey Bay Aquarium evaluation report. Unpublished manuscript, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, CA.

Beaumont, L., Perry, D. L., & Garibay, C. (2000). Zoo Adventure Passport: Evaluation report. Unpublished manuscript, Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL.  

Beaumont, L., Garibay, C., & Perry, D. L. (1999). After-Class Explorers. Unpublished manuscript, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL.  

Beaumont, L., Perry, D. L., & Babcock, E. (1999). Zoo Adventure Passport: Final evaluation report. Unpublished manuscript, Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL.

Beaumont, L., Perry, D. L., & Garibay, C. (1999). Summer Science Institute. Unpublished manuscript, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL. 

Garibay, C., Babcock, E. C., & Perry, D. L. (1999). Mary Mix McDonald Woods: Interpretive signs and family pack: Formative evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL.  

Garibay, C., & Perry, D. L. (1999). The Buehler Enabling Garden: Interpretive signs and brochure evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL.

Garibay, C., & Perry, D. L. (1998). "It's like having your own personal tour guide": The Interpretive Stations at the Field Museum. Unpublished manuscript, the Field Museum, Chicago, IL.

Perry, D. L. (1991). An ethnographic study of CTW's after-school kits: Final report. Unpublished manuscript, Inverness Research Associates, Chicago, IL.  

St. John, M., Heenan, B., Pavia, T., Perry, D. L., Tibbits, F., & McClaskey, B. (1991). A study of CTW kits in after-school settings: Case studies. Unpublished manuscript, Inverness Research Associates, Chicago, IL.

St. John, M., Heenan, B., Perry, D. L., Tibbitts, F., & McClaskey, B. (1991). A study of CTW kits in after-school settings: Executive summary. Unpublished manuscript, Inverness Research Association, Chicago, IL.

Ronning, K. S., Wheeler, A., & Perry, D. L. (1994). Using evaluation as a tool for strategic planning at the High Desert Museum. Unpublished manuscript, the High Desert Museum, Bend, OR.  

Ronning, K. S. (1994). Report on the Comprehensive Education Plan. Unpublished manuscript, the High Desert Museum, Bend, OR.

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Educational Technology

Garibay, C. (2003). RiverWeb Web site formative evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, Mississippi RiverWeb Museum Consortium, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.

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

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.

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

Schaefer, J. (2002). CollectionLink front-end evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL:

Garibay, C. (2001). RiverWeb: Common display; Formative evaluation phase one. Unpublished manuscript. RiverWeb Consortium, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.

Garibay, C. (2001). RiverWeb: Web site formative evaluation phase one. Unpublished manuscript. St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, MO.

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

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

Beaumont, L., & Perry, D. L. (2000). River Link: Evaluation report -- Year Two. Unpublished manuscript, John G. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL.

Garibay, C. (2000). RiverWeb: Designing effective educational Web sites literature review. Unpublished manuscript. St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, MO.

Garibay, C. (2000). RiverWeb: River Pilot Simulation; Formative evaluation phase one. Unpublished manuscript. RiverWeb Consortium, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.

Garibay, C. (2000). RiverWeb: River Pilot Simulation; Formative evaluation phase two. Unpublished manuscript. RiverWeb Consortium, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.

Garibay, C. (2000). RiverWeb: The Dead Zone, remedial evaluation. Unpublished manuscript. RiverWeb Consortium, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.

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

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

Babcock, E. C., Garibay, C., & Perry, D. L. (1999). Atmospheric Explorations: Front-end evaluation phase I. Unpublished manuscript, Science Museum of Minnesota, the Center for Atmospheric and Space Sciences at Augsburg College, St. Paul, MN.

Beaumont, L., Perry, D. L., & Babcock, E. C. (1999). River Link: Evaluation report -- Year One. Unpublished manuscript, John G. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL.

Garibay, C. (1999). RiverWeb: Front-end evaluation (Mississippi River Web Museum Consortium). Unpublished manuscript, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.  

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

Garibay, C., Babcock, E. C., & Perry, D. L. (1999). Atmospheric Explorations II: Front-end evaluation phase II. Unpublished manuscript, Science Museum of Minnesota, the Center for Atmospheric and Space Sciences at Augsburg College, St. Paul, MN.

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., & 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.

Perry, D. L. (1987). Malone and Lepper's heuristics for designing intrinsically motivating instructional environments: Appendix B. Unpublished manuscript, University of Indiana, Bloomington, IN.

Perry, D. L. (1987). The problem: Ineffectual use of computer technologies in the museum setting. Unpublished manuscript, University of Indiana, Bloomington, IN.

Perry, D. L. (1987). A proposal for the use of the IEI model for the design of computer programs in the museum setting. Unpublished manuscript, University of Indiana, Bloomington, IN.

Perry, D. L. (1986). The educational use of computer technologies in the museum setting. Unpublished manuscript, University of Indiana, Bloomington, IN.  

Perry, D. L. (1986). A proposal for the development of a set of principles to guide the design of computer-assisted instruction for children's museums. Unpublished manuscript, University of Indiana, Bloomington, IN.

Perry, D. L. (1986). The use of interactive videodisc in a children's museum. Unpublished manuscript, University of Indiana, Bloomington, IN.

Perry, D. L. (1986). Who comes to the museum? Design of CAI for museums (hand-written draft). Unpublished manuscript, University of Indiana, Bloomington, IN.

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Engineering and Technology 

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

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Humanities: Art

Carroll, V. (2004). Power and Parody: The "European" through African eyes, 1500 to the present. Unpublished manuscript, The Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, MI.

Finamore, E. (2004). The Asian galleries reinstallation front end evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, The Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, MI.

Garibay, C. (2000). Telling Images: An exploratory evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL.

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

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Humanities:  Cultures

Beaumont, L. (2004). Summative evaluation of Jump to Japan. Unpublished manuscript, Minnesota Children's Museum, St. Paul, MN.

Finamore, E. B. (2004). Remedial/summative evaluation of Dragons and Fairies: Exploring Viet Nam through folktales. Unpublished manuscript, The Children's Museum of Houston, Houston, TX.

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., 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.

Beaumont, L. (2003). Spirits of the Seasons front-end evaluation: Children’s interview results. Unpublished manuscript, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Brooklyn, NY.

Richardson, J. F., Garibay, C., & Gyllenhaal, E. D. (2002). Understanding American children's perceptions of Japan. A front-end literature review. Unpublished manuscript, Brooklyn Children's Museum, NY.

Beaumont, L., & Gilmartin, J. (2002). Things in Common front- end report. Unpublished manuscript, Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn, NY.

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

Garibay, C. (2001). Chocolate: Formative evaluation. Unpublished manuscript. The Field Museum, Chicago, IL.

Garibay, C., & Perry, D. L. (2000). "Without chocolate, Reese's would just be peanut butter!" Chocolate! exhibition front end evaluation phase two. Unpublished manuscript, the Field Museum, Chicago, IL.

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.  

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

Garibay, C., & Perry, D. L. (1998). Living Together at the Field Museum: Summative evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, the Field Museum, Chicago, IL.  

Finamore, E. B., & Perry, D. L. (1995). Prototyping final report: Prejudice and discrimination/name calling event. Unpublished manuscript, Chicago Children's Museum, Chicago, IL.

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Humanities: History

Cheng, B., & Schaefer, J. (2003). Chicago Sports formative evaluation: Story testing. Unpublished manuscript, Chicago Historical Society, Chicago, IL.

Schaefer, J., & Pulik, L. (2002). Teen Chicago Initiative front-end evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, Chicago Historical Society, Chicago, IL. 

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

Perry, D. L. (2001). Critical review of the FairTime! Exhibition at Michigan State University Museum. Unpublished manuscript, Michigan State University Museum, East Lansing, MI.  

Garibay, C., & Perry, D. L. (1999). Chicago history exhibition: Front-end evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, Chicago Historical Society, Chicago, IL.  

Perry, D. L. (1995). St. Louis in the Gilded Age. Unpublished manuscript, Missouri Historical Society, St. Louis, MO.

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Mathematics

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

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

Garibay, C. (2002). Handling Calculus evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.  

Beaumont, L. (2002). Pattern Wizardry remedial evaluation report. Unpublished manuscript, The Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Brooklyn, NY.

Beaumont, L., & Perry, D. L. (2000). Pattern Wizardry. Unpublished manuscript, Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn, NY.  

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Science: Behind the Scenes

Garibay, C., Babcock, E. C., & Perry, D. L. (1999). New Explorers: Mystery of the Andes. Unpublished manuscript, the Field Museum, Chicago, 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). 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., & 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. (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.

Perry, D. L., & Forland, E. (1995). The Exploration Zone at The Field Museum; Front-end evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, the Field Museum, Chicago.  Go here to download a pdf version of this report.  (This is the revised pdf file, which includes the appendices.)

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Science: Life and Health Sciences

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, OHGo 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, OHGo 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, OHGo 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).

Beaumont, L. (2003). My Home Planet Earth. Unpublished manuscript, The Children's Museum of Houston, Houston, TX.

Selinda Research Associates. (2003). Genetics exhibition summative evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL.

Beaumont, L. & Schaefer, J. (2002). My Home Planet Earth formative report, part II. Unpublished manuscript, Children¹s Museum of Houston, Houston, TX.

Beaumont, L., & Garibay, C. (2001). My Home Planet Earth formative report, part I. Unpublished manuscript, Children¹s Museum of Houston, Houston, TX.

Garibay, C., & Gilmartin, J. (2001). "Your body is working everyday": BodyWorks phase three evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, Discovery Place, Inc., Charlotte, NC.

Garibay, C. (2000). “BodyWorks is like science plus!” BodyWorks Program phase two evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, Discovery Place, Inc., Charlotte, NC.

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. (1997). Human Biology prototypes: Site visit report. Unpublished manuscript, Science Museum of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.  

Perry, D. L. (1993). Evaluation of the Museum of Science and Industry's AIDS exhibit: Final report. Unpublished manuscript, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL.

Perry, D. L. (1993). Evaluation of the Museum of Science and Industry's AIDS exhibit: Phase three report. Unpublished manuscript, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL.

Perry, D. L. (1993). Evaluation of the Museum of Science and Industry's AIDS exhibit: Phase two report. Unpublished manuscript, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL.  

Perry, D. L., & Garfinkle, R. (1992). Evaluation of the Museum of Science and Industry's AIDS exhibit: Phase one report. Unpublished manuscript, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago.

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Science: Natural Sciences

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., & 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). 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.

Garibay, C. (2004). Sugar from the Sun dissemination component study. Unpublished manuscript, Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, Chicago, IL. Go here to view the pdf version of this report.

Garibay, C., Schaefer, J., & Cheng, B. (2004). Front-end 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. (2004). Front-end literature review for LifeTrek. Unpublished manuscript, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Brooklyn, NY.

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.

Garibay, C. (2003). The visitor perspective at La Esperanza Nature Reserve and Historic Center: Front-end evaluation phase one. Unpublished manuscript, Conservation Trust Fund of Puerto Rico.

Garibay, C., & Gilmartin, J. (2003). Chocolate summative evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, The Field Museum, Chicago, IL. 

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. (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). 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.

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.

Garibay, C. (2001). Chocolate: Formative evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, the Field Museum, Chicago, IL.  

Garibay, C. (2000). Front-end evaluation study of the Prairie Collections. Unpublished manuscript. Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, 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., Babcock, E. C., & Perry, D. L. (1999). New Explorers: Mystery of the Andes. Unpublished manuscript, the Field Museum, Chicago, IL.

Garibay, C., & Perry, D. L. (1999). Underground Adventure at the Field Museum. Unpublished manuscript, the Field Museum, Chicago, IL.

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

Garibay, C., & Perry, D. L. (1998). Sue exhibit: Front-end evaluation part one. Unpublished manuscript, the Field Museum, Chicago, IL.  

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

Perry, D. L. (1998). Visitor thoughts at Sue Un-crated and the Fossil Prep Lab: Preliminary evaluation results. Unpublished manuscript, the Field Museum, Chicago, IL.

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

Perry, D. L., & Garibay, C. (1996). Life Underground at the Field Museum. Unpublished manuscript, the Field Museum, Chicago, IL.

Perry, D. L., & Niehus, K. (1996). Hunters of the Sky: Summative evaluation report. Unpublished manuscript, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.   Go here to download a pdf version of this report

Glover, K., & Perry, D. L. (1995). Hunters of the Sky: An Exhibit About Raptors: Remedial evaluation report. Unpublished manuscript, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.

Perry, D. L., Garibay, C., & Edington, G. (1995). "It was like I was in the big fat middle of it!": The diorama experience. Unpublished manuscript, Chicago Academy of Sciences, Chicago, IL.

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Science: Ecological and Environmental Sciences

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

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

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., & 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.

Babcock, E. C., Garibay, C., & Perry, D. L. (1999). Atmospheric Explorations: Front-end evaluation phase I. Unpublished manuscript, Science Museum of Minnesota, the Center for Atmospheric and Space Sciences at Augsburg College, St. Paul, MN.

Garibay, C., Babcock, E. C., & Perry, D. L. (1999). Atmospheric Explorations II: Front-end evaluation phase II. Unpublished manuscript, Science Museum of Minnesota, the Center for Atmospheric and Space Sciences at Augsburg College, St. Paul, MN.  

Fialkowski, C., & Perry, D. L. (1994). Report on three-day site visit to Houston Museum of Natural Sciences: Earth forum. Unpublished manuscript, Chicago Academy of Sciences, Chicago, IL.  

Perry, D. L. (1991). Darkened Waters: Cued questionnaire evaluation report. Unpublished manuscript, Serrell and Associates, Chicago, IL.

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Science: Physical Sciences

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.

Tisdal, C. E. (2004). Phase 2 summative evaluation of Active Prolonged Engagement at the Exploratorium. Unpublished manuscript, Exploratorium, San Francisco, CA. Go here to view the pdf version of this report.

Tisdal, C. E., & Perry, D. L. (2004). Going APE! at the Exploratorium; Interim summative evaluation report. Unpublished manuscript, Exploratorium, San Francisco, CA.  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.

Pulik, L. (2003). Speed! summative evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, COSI Studio, Columbus, OH.

Beaumont, L. (2002). Pattern Wizardry remedial evaluation report. Unpublished manuscript, The Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Brooklyn, NY.

Schaefer, J. (2002). Speed! remedial evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, COSI Studio, Columbus, OH.

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

Schaefer, J. (2001). Speed! Formative Evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, COSI Studio, Columbus, OH.  

Beaumont, L., & Perry, D. L. (2000). Pattern Wizardry. Unpublished manuscript, Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn, NY.  

Garibay, C., & Perry, D. L. (2000). AirWorks exhibit evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, DuPage County Children's Museum, Wheaton, IL.

Garibay, C., & Perry, D. L. (2000). AirWorks; First installation exhibit evaluation. Unpublished manuscript, DuPage Children's Museum, Wheaton, IL.  

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

Babcock, E. C., Garibay, C., & Perry, D. L. (1999). Atmospheric Explorations: Front-end evaluation phase I. Unpublished manuscript, Science Museum of Minnesota, the Center for Atmospheric and Space Sciences at Augsburg College, St. Paul, MN. Go here to view a pdf version of this report.

Garibay, C., Babcock, E., & Perry, D. L. (1999). Atmospheric Explorations II: Front-end evaluation phase II. Unpublished manuscript, Science Museum of Minnesota, the Center for Atmospheric and Space Sciences at Augsburg College, St. Paul, MN.  Go here to view a pdf version of this report.

Garibay, C., & Perry, D. L. (1999). AirWorks: Prototype testing mini-report. Unpublished manuscript, DuPage Children's Museum, Wheaton, IL.

Fuller, K., & Perry, D. L. (1998). Experiencing Chemistry at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Unpublished manuscript, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland, OR.

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). Traveling Experiment Gallery: Final evaluation report. Unpublished manuscript, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.  Go here to view the pdf version of this report.

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

Perry, D. L. (1998). Review of Products From Nature: Finding Them In Africa. Unpublished manuscript, the Field Museum, Chicago, IL.  

Perry, D. L., & Fuller, K. (1998). Experiencing Chemistry at OMSI: Final report. Unpublished manuscript, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland, OR. 

Perry, D. L., & Stull, K. (1998). Bridging the Gap: Mid-project evaluation report. Unpublished manuscript, Discovery Place, Inc., Charlotte, NC.

Perry, D. L. (1997). An interim evaluation report on Seasons. Unpublished manuscript, Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.  

Perry, D. L., & Fuller, K. (1996). Experiencing Chemistry at OMSI: Mid-project report. Unpublished manuscript, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland, OR.  

Perry, D. L., & Edington, G. (1995). Zap it! Research/evaluation study. Unpublished manuscript, Chicago Academy of Sciences, Chicago.  

Perry, D. L., & Goodman, N. T. (1995). The kid experience: An evaluation report of Kids Design Engineering Labs. Unpublished manuscript, DuPage Children's Museum, Wheaton, IL.

Perry, D. L. (1994). Experiment Benches: Summative evaluation report. Unpublished manuscript, Science Museum of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

Perry, D. L. (1994). "I got to make it all by myself!": An evaluation report of Kids Design Engineering Labs. Unpublished manuscript, DuPage Children's Museum, Wheaton, IL.

Perry, D. L. (1994). Bridging the Gap: Front-end evaluation report. Unpublished manuscript, Discovery Place, Inc., Charlotte, NC.

Perry, D. L. (1993). "Everything is not what it appears": An evaluation of the Building Blocks of the Universe exhibition. Unpublished manuscript, SciTech, Aurora, IL.  

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