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 Ask Admissions: Credential Programs Mon., April 21, 2025 | 7:00 AM Ask Admissions: Credential Programs Mon., April 21, 2025 | 7:30 PM Environmental Economics and Policy Lab (EEPL) Mini Class Mon., April 21, 2025 | 8:00 PM The Keller Center 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States