Sterling Hutchinson graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in Cognitive Science in March 2010. She is currently pursuing a MS/PhD in experimental cognitive psychology under the direction and mentorship of Dr. Max Louwerse at the University of Memphis.

Her research interests are interdisciplinary and include topics such as psycholinguistics, semantic representation, cognitive neuroscience, embodied/symbolic cognition, and discourse processes. Sterling is currently developing experiments concerning semantic representation using behavioral and EEG methodologies.

Sterling's lab and research experience are complemented by her many hobbies, which include traveling, sewing, gardening, gaming, building robots, playing violin, and maintaining this website (email for suggestions/inquiries).