Sandeep Dixit
IndependentQ1 Q1 (Scientific Expertise and Governance): Scientific and technical expertise can inform decisions related to healthcare, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and emerging technologies. What role, if any, should scientific evidence and expert input play in your policymaking process, and how would you communicate scientific uncertainty or evolving evidence to the public?
I’m an engineer. I believe factual data/evidence is the mandatory precursor to reasoning. Reasoning based on incorrect data will lead to incorrect conclusions and reasoning based on correct data will lead to correct conclusions. Only the correct conclusions can achieve progress and improving the standard of living for all. Regarding the scientific uncertainty, we must assess the risks of proving wrong vs right, clearly communicating with the public, and setting and managing their expectations.
Q2 Q2 (Artificial Intelligence): Rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and large-scale data centers are increasing demand for energy and water infrastructure. Over 100 local Ohio communities have active moratoriums on data centers. What policies, if any, would you support to balance technological growth and economic opportunities with infrastructure reliability and environmental sustainability?
Strict enforcement of environmental regulations.Engineering standards to meet environmental standards- such as closed loop water systems, alternative renewable power source, etc. Public participation in decision making. No behind the closed door deals.
Q3 Q3 (Science Funding): Government research funding supports universities, medical centers, and technology development across Ohio and the nation. What role, if any, should the government play in supporting scientific research and innovation, and what outcomes would you prioritize when evaluating those investments?
Government should fund scientific research and innovation. It’s an important foundation of nation building. Priorities would be 1) reaching conclusions, 2) documenting risk analysis, and 3) presenting and putting data in public domain.
Q4 Q4 (Jobs & Workforce): Ohio has the ninth largest international student population in the U.S., the majority of which study in STEM fields.The federal government is pursuing large-scale changes to student visa approval, including increased visa denials, revoking existing visas, restricting travel from certain countries, and decreasing student visa durations. How, if at all, should Ohio respond to federal visa changes affecting international STEM students and researchers, and the resulting projected changes in the scientific workforce supply?
For H1B I’ve proposed a simple solution- develop a public website/app listing jobs seeking visa approval. Allow American citizens to apply and/or challenge the requirement. Same concept can be extended to student requirements.