Professor Steenbergen-Hu’s research focuses on the effectiveness of educational interventions on students’ academic achievement and psychosocial development. She conducts research on topics relevant to gifted education and talent development, including the long-term effects of participation in acceleration and enrichment programs, executive functioning of gifted students, and evidence-based interventions for high-potential learners. Her methodological interests and skills include meta-analysis, research synthesis, educational measurement and assessment, quantitative research methodology, and applied statistical analysis.