The Oriental Institute announces the twelfth annual Oriental Institute Seminar, "Irrigation in Early States: New Directions," to be held March 3-4, 2016. Nineteen scholars from around the globe will discuss their research into ancient irrigation technologies and irrigation's impact on society. The conference is organized by Dr. Stephanie Rost, 2016-2018 Oriental Institute Postdoctoral Fellow. This conference is free and open to the public. It will be held in Breasted Hall on Thursday, March 3, and Friday, March 4, 2016.