WORCESTER, Mass. — The following local residents were named to the 2012 fall semester dean’s list at Worcester Polytechnic Institute:

Danielle Dechaine, of Waterville, is a junior chemical engineering major.

Andrew Leonard, of Waterville, is a sophomore electrical and computer engineering major.

Justin Rice, of Oakland, is a sophomore electrical and computer engineering major.

WPI defines the dean’s list by the amount of work completed at the A level in courses and projects.