LEWISTON — Bates College students presented research at the 18th Mount David Summit and among that group were several area residents.

The annual celebration of academic achievement highlights undergraduate research; student creative work in art, dance, theater, music and film/video; projects conducted in the context of academic courses; and community-engaged research.

Among student presenting research are:

• Jillian Sheltra of Biddeford, who presented “Visualizing the Role of Phosphatidylinositol Transfer Protein Alpha in Lipid Transfer following Genetic Manipulation.” Sheltra is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy G. Sheltra of Biddeford, and a 2015 graduate of Biddeford High School. She worked with Martin Kruse, assistant professor of biology and neuroscience, on her research.

• Maddy Shmalo of Kennebunk, who presented “Beyond Borders: Bringing 1980s Spain to Black Box Theater.” Shmalo, is the daughter of Mr. and Ms. Abraham N. Shmalo of Kennebunk, and a 2015 graduate of Kennebunk High School. She worked with Tim Dugan, assistant professor of theater, on her research.

• Felicia Page of Lebanon, who presented “Effects of Female Identity Salience on Athletic Performance.” Page is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary F. Page of Lebanon, and a 2015 graduate of Noble High School. She worked with Su Langdon, lecturer in Psychology, on her research.

• Olivia Sandford of Kennebunk, presented “Conducting an Audit of Food Policies and Programs in Auburn, ME.” Sandford, is the daughter of Ms. Rachel A. and Mr. Erik A. Murer of Kennebunk, and Bernard G. Sandford of Brighton, Masachusetts, and a 2016 graduate of Kennebunk High Schoo. She worked with Francis Eanes, visiting assistant professor of environmental studies, on her research.

Located in Lewiston, Bates College is internationally recognized as a leading college of the liberal arts, attracting 2,000 students from across the U.S. and around the world. Since 1855, Bates has been dedicated to educating the whole person through creative and rigorous scholarship in a collaborative residential community.

With a commitment to affordability, Bates has always admitted students without regard to gender, race, religion or national origin. Cultivating intellectual discovery and informed civic action, Bates prepares leaders sustained by a love of learning and zeal for responsible stewardship of the wider world.