Two UIC researchers earn prestigious 2026 Sloan fellowships

Philip Engel and Andy Nguyen
We’re proud to celebrate two outstanding UIC researchers — mathematician Philip Engel and chemist Andy Nguyen — on receiving 2026 Sloan Research Fellowships! Their exceptional early‑career achievements have earned them a place among just 126 fellows across the U.S. and Canada, each receiving $75,000 to propel their innovative research forward. 🌟