A local professor's hard work is really paying off. In fact, it's his ticket to visit the White House.

UNLV computer science professor Andreas “Andy” Stefik will be honored January 26, 2016 in Washington, D.C. as a “White House Champion of Change.” Stefik is one of nine to be recognized this month for their work in computer science education. Stefik creates technologies that make it easier for people — especially those with visual impairment — to use computer software.

Andreas "Andy" Stefik, an assistant professor of computer science in UNLV's College of Engineering, will be recognized later this month as a White House Champion of Change for Computer Science Education, according to a UNLV news release.