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"Do you have to be a scientist
to write science policy?"

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No, you do not, but you do
have to engage folks

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across all the relevant
domains, so science,

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engineering, policy and
the Canadian Armed Forces.

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Hi, I'm Magaly Obas Compton,

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I am the lead for Quantum
and Emerging S&T policy

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at Defence Research
and Development Canada,

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and I'm here to do
the 60 second challenge.

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Alright, here we go!

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"What is science policy?"

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Science policy is the thoughtful
and coordinated advancement

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of science and technology
research and development.

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It also guides the use of those
developed research and results

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for the benefit of the Canadian
Armed Forces and Canadians.

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"Can you explain Quantum
in one sentence?"

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Quantum science is the study
of the very small

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such as atoms and photons,
it's about understanding

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how they react to each other,
and how they interact

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with the world around them,
and figuring out how we can

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actually use them
in a real world setting.

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"What is the best part
of my job?"

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My team, they're super engaged,
I learn from them everyday,

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and they're really great people.

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"What are your day-to-day duties

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as the Quantum Science
Policy Lead?"

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It's important
for me to understand

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the developments
in Quantum policy

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such as Canada's national
Quantum strategy,

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and I also engage folks
across DND and CAF,

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who are interested
in Quantum developments.

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"How is science policy
developed at DND/CAF?"

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So it's developed through
research and the collaboration

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of experts across various
domains, such as science,

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engineering, policy and
the Canadian Armed Forces.

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That's it!