Governmental policy plays an important role in how, when, and where much of America’s scientific output is carried out. This is especially true for entomological science, which is often closely tied to the scientific funding and regulatory missions of many governmental agencies at the federal level (e.g., USDA, EPA, DHS, etc). In spite of the importance of the science-policy interface, entomologists as a whole are somewhat disengaged from this process, relative to scientists in some closely related disciplines. Opportunities abound for entomologists, at any and all career levels, to engage the policy realm of entomology via professional development activities in Washington, DC. Such opportunities include, but are not limited to, Congressional fellowships, Agency fellowship programs, and internships. A student internship with the Cooperative State Research Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) in USDA is described and presented as an example of such an opportunity. Other programs offering entomologists the opportunity for federal policy engagement are discussed.