SHINE: Strengthening Healthcare Innovation through Nursing and Engineering
SHINE is a graduate research and training program that unites nursing and engineering to take on some of the most critical challenges in healthcare. Funded as a National Research Traineeship (NRT) by the National Science Foundation (NSF), SHINE prepares future leaders to design, test, and translate innovative healthcare technologies through hands-on collaboration with clinicians, patients, and industry partners.
Hosted by the Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation, SHINE offers an immersive, interdisciplinary experience rooted in real-world clinical needs, technical rigor, and a commitment to improving healthcare and society.
Visit our Join page to learn how to become a SHINE Fellow.
SHINE Information Session
The SHINE program will hold information sessions on October 28, 2026, and November 9, 2026, from 8-9 PM EST. The session will cover the program structure, trainee experience, funding, coursework, and research opportunities. Please use link below to register for an upcoming session.
Explore how SHINE supports graduate students through funded fellowships and cross-disciplinary opportunities.
SHINE explores areas related to optimizing care delivery, applying automation and robotics, and designing better, more usable medical devices.
SHINE faculty are dedicated mentors who lead collaborative research at the intersection of nursing and engineering.
SHINE brings together nursing and engineering PhD students who share a passion for transforming healthcare through collaborative, hands-on innovation.
Our advisory board helps provide perspective on healthcare needs, workforce preparation, and program direction.
SHINE is funded by the National Science Foundation NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program (Award Number 2509107).