Missouri
Member Spotlight: Dr. Elizabeth I. Dorssom, Lincoln University of Missouri –
Meet Dr. Elizabeth I. Dorssom
APSA Member since April 2020
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Lincoln University of Missouri
How did you learn about APSA? When did you become a member of APSA, and what prompted you to join?
I had just passed my PhD comprehensive exams and planned to use the APSA Annual Meeting as a networking opportunity when I joined APSA in 2020. The conference occurred virtually in 2020 but I was still able to network with faculty members and other graduate students.
My involvement with APSA led to new experiences, opportunities, and collaborative projects. Shortly after joining APSA in 2020, I participated in the 2020 APSA Virtual Public Policy and Administration Dissertation Workshop co-chaired by Daniel Mallinson (Penn State Harrisburg) and Darrell Lovell (West Texas A&M University). I published a paper with another individual who also participated in the 2020 APSA Virtual Public Policy and Administration Dissertation Workshop. Through APSA, I have served as a Discussant, Graduate Student Mentor, roundtable presenter and Undergraduate Student Mentor, in addition to presenting my work at APSA panels.
How have APSA membership and services been valuable to you at different stages of your career?
APSA was first valuable to me through the APSA Virtual Public Policy and Administration Dissertation Workshop, which helped immensely with my dissertation. Since 2020, I have been the recipient of various APSA grants to offset conference presentation costs, including the First Generation Scholars in the Profession Annual Meeting Accessibility Grant, Member Relief Grant, Accessibility Grant to present at APSA Virtual Conference, as well as the Michael Brintnall Teaching and Learning Award.
Can you tell us about your professional background and your research?
I am currently an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Lincoln University of Missouri where I regularly teach courses on American National Government, American State and Local Government, Public Policy and Administration, and Research Methodology. I am also the advisor for the Alpha Zeta Omicron chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha at Lincoln University of Missouri.
I earned a B.A. in Women’s Studies from Chatham University and a Master of Public Administration in Public Sector Management and Leadership from California State University-Northridge. I earned a Political Science Ph.D in American Politics and Public Policy and Administration from the Harry S Truman School of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Missouri. I am a former Oskar Morgenstern Fellow through the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and a former Dan Searle Fellow through the Institute for Humane
Studies at George Mason University . My primary research agenda investigates the impact of resources on politics and policy. More specifically, I examine how resources such as information, institutionalization, and professionalism impact policy adoption and feedback. My research specifically explores the impact of such resources at both the federal and state levels through the examination of legislative position-taking as well as various legislative output. Understanding these aspects of the legislative process will help us become better informed about which of these legislative processes work and, therefore, promote quality government. My research on the impact of legislative resources on policy adoption is published in Social Science Quarterly, 3 Streams Blog, and featured on The Academic Minute.
I recently published a textbook on Missouri Politics, titled, “Missouri Politics: Government in the Show-Me State.”
My secondary research agenda involves pedagogy and active learning techniques. I have published on using anonymous technology to encourage undergraduate course participation and have forthcoming publications on active learning activities I’ve used in the classroom. My research on using technology to increase undergraduate course participation is published in Political Science Educator, and in numerous pedagogy books.
Which programs or events would you recommend to people who are not members of the association, and why?
I highly recommend the APSA Mentoring Program! It is a great opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to receive advice from professionals working in the field. It is also great for building connections. I’ve been a mentor through the APSA Mentoring Program for 2 years, and I still keep in touch with many of my mentees!
Political Science Educator, the newsletter for the Political Science Education Section, is a great resource for learning about new active learning techniques for the classroom!
Is there anything else you’d like people to know about you or the work that you do?
I am very active in my local community! I participate annually in the St. Jude Walk/Run to unite in the fight against childhood cancer. I also enjoy going to concerts and watching Broadway musicals.
The APSA Member Spotlight program features one member each quarter in the APSA Member Magazine, Political Science Today. Nominations for the award (including self-nominations) may be submitted by members and nonmembers of APSA. Learn more here.
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 22, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from April 22 drawing
24-29-32-49-63, Powerball: 11, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 22 drawing
Midday: 5-0-0
Midday Wild: 2
Evening: 5-8-3
Evening Wild: 3
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 22 drawing
Midday: 9-4-7-4
Midday Wild: 3
Evening: 5-8-6-8
Evening Wild: 1
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 22 drawing
Early Bird: 12
Morning: 05
Matinee: 13
Prime Time: 07
Night Owl: 07
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from April 22 drawing
16-18-22-23-26
Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from April 22 drawing
03-09-15-35-57, Powerball: 19
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.
In 1838, the governor of Missouri ordered members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to leave the area or face death. Nearly two centuries later, the church is preparing to build its third temple in the state.
The Church of Jesus Christ announced Monday that the groundbreaking ceremony for the Springfield Missouri Temple will be held on Saturday, June 6; Elder Aroldo B. Cavalcante, a General Authority Seventy and member of the church’s United States Southeast Area Presidency, will preside.
Missouri holds an important role in the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ. From 1831 to 1838, thousands of Latter-day Saints worked to “build up the land of Zion” in the state, according to the church’s overview of the Missouri historic sites. They were largely unwelcome, with several instances of mobs driving out church members from established cities.
The Church broke ground for a temple in Far West, Missouri, in the summer of 1838. However, the temple was never constructed, as early members were expelled from the state shortly thereafter. The executive order was not formally rescinded until 1976.
Late church President Russell M. Nelson announced the Springfield Missouri Temple in April 2023 general conference, making it the third in the state. A temple in St. Louis was dedicated in 1997 and one in Kansas City was dedicated in 2012.
As of April 2026, more than 84,000 Latter-day Saints live in Missouri and meet in around 180 congregations.
“Jesus Christ is the reason we build temples,” President Nelson said when announcing the Springfield temple. “Each is His holy house. Making covenants and receiving essential ordinances in the temple, as well as seeking to draw closer to Him there, will bless your life in ways no other kind of worship can.”
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 21, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from April 21 drawing
01-36-43-56-58, Mega Ball: 07
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 21 drawing
Midday: 0-0-9
Midday Wild: 9
Evening: 0-7-4
Evening Wild: 0
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 21 drawing
Midday: 4-2-2-8
Midday Wild: 4
Evening: 9-4-7-5
Evening Wild: 9
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 21 drawing
Early Bird: 14
Morning: 05
Matinee: 03
Prime Time: 02
Night Owl: 12
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from April 21 drawing
17-19-22-25-29
Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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