When schools in the developing world get toilets, students do better, finds Asst. Prof. Anjali Adukia November 21, 2014 Jake J. Smith How would your school days have been different without access to a toilet? In India, as in many parts of the world, that's the status quo. But now it's changing, and the results are promising. In the newest episode of Radio Harris, we hear from Chicago Harris Assistant Professor Anjali Adukia, who has studied the influence of sanitation facilities on student performance in India. Tune in to hear who benefits most from latrines, why sanitation is catching on in the developing world—and how an ambitious monkey almost ruined Adukia's research. To make sure you never miss a new episode of Radio Harris, subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher, or follow us on SoundCloud! Faculty Spotlight Anjali Adukia Assistant Professor Anjali Adukia seeks to understand how children from all backgrounds can have opportunities to realize their potential. Adukia's work draws on large-scale data, often deriving data from previously unused and underused sources, including employing AI methods to expand tools and data used in research. Upcoming Events More events DPSS Capstone Deepdive and TA Roundtable (in Chinese) Mon., May 12, 2025 | 7:00 AM Data and Policy Summer Scholar (DPSS) Mini Class with Sheng-Hao Lo Tue., May 13, 2025 | 7:00 AM Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Tue., May 13, 2025 | 4:30 PM