TROY, N.Y. — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute recently announced the following local students who earned degrees:

John Gekeler, of Dexter, masters degree in human-computer interaction.

Shawn Champagne, of Fairfield, bachelor of science in chemical engineering, cum laude.

Christina Porter, of South China, bachelor of arts in architecture, cum laude.

Erzabeth Fekete, of Belgrade, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering design, innovation and society, cum laude.