Computer science students are building cars and skills in a unique course with exciting, real-world applications. They recently took FOX5 along for a test drive.

Andreas Stefik, an associate professor of computer science at UNLV, said computer science has not gotten enough attention in K-12 education.

Joanna Jezierska, known as Dr. J on campus, is the director of UNLV’s Multicultural Program for STEM and Health Sciences. She’s helped countless students over the years, including Ben Jantzen.