WORCESTER, Mass. — The following local residents were among 1,608 students named to the 2017 fall semester dean’s list at Worcester Polytechnic Institute for academic excellence.

McKenzie Brunelle, of Sidney, is a senior majoring in biomedical engineering.

Camryn Berry, of Livermore, is a sophomore majoring in biomedical engineering.

Madison Michaud, of Vassalboro, is a junior majoring in biomedical engineering.

Peter Emidy, of Winthrop, is a junior majoring in electrical and computer engineering.

Molly Silsby, of Augusta, is a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering.

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