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Dec2
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CS Seminar: Multiserver Stochastic Scheduling for Large-Scale Computing (Izzy Grosof)Monday / CS Seminar
December 2nd / 12:00 PM
Hybrid / Mudd 3514Speaker
Izzy Grosof, Northwestern UniversityTalk Title
Multiserver Stochastic Scheduling for Large-Scale ComputingAbstract
Large-scale computing systems are massively important, using over 1% of the world's electricity. It is vital that we can forecast the performance of these systems, and control the systems to be both fast and resource-efficient. Stochastic modeling and scheduling theory are key tools towards that goal. Prior scheduling theory is not equipped to handle large multiserver systems, with little known about modeling the performance of such systems, much less how to optimally control such systems.
I'll cover my recent results in two important multiserver models. First, the M/G/k, a model where each jobs requires the same amount of resources. Next, the multiserver-job model, a model where different jobs require different amounts and kinds of resources.
In each model, I'll present theoretically-motivated scheduling policies which are practical to apply to real systems, from datacenters to microservices architectures. Our results include optimal performance in the limit as system load approaches capacity, as well as throughput optimality and performance analysis.
Biography
Izzy Grosof is a new assistant professor faculty in the IEMS department here at Northwestern. Their research focuses on stochastic queueing, resource allocation, optimal scheduling, and performance analysis. They received their PhD in CS from Carnegie Mellon in 2023, and subsequently completed postdocs at Georgia Tech and UIUC. Their research received the Best Student Paper, Best Paper, and Best Dissertation awards from the INFORMS, SIGMETRICS, and Performance conferences.Research/Interest Areas: Stochastic queueing theory for large-scale computing, emphasizing scheduling theory
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CONTACT Wynante R Charles wynante.charles@northwestern.edu EMAIL
CALENDAR Department of Computer Science (CS)
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Aug20
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Join us to explore the McCormick School of Engineering’s strategic vision and its vital role in advancing Northwestern’s top priorities. From groundbreaking research to transformative education, Northwestern Engineering is shaping solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges and working to advance Northwestern. During this presentation, you will learn directly from Dean Christopher Schuh on how our alumni community can come together to amplify this impact—through engagement, mentorship, philanthropy, and industry connections. Learn how your involvement can help unlock bold ideas and ensure Northwestern remains a global leader in engineering and beyond.
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NAA Alumni Education
alumnieducation@northwestern.eduTIME Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CONTACT Andi Joppie andi.joppie@northwestern.edu EMAIL
CALENDAR McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
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Sep8
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Enjoy a welcome from Dean Christopher A. Schuh and other McCormick leaders, and receive a Northwestern Engineering T-shirt. A free light breakfast on the Tech East Plaza will follow.
TIME Monday, September 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
LOCATION LR2 & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute map it
CONTACT Andi Joppie andi.joppie@northwestern.edu EMAIL
CALENDAR McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
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Sep12
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New Undergraduate Fall 2025 Registration
TIME Friday, September 12, 2025
CONTACT Office of the Registrar nu-registrar@northwestern.edu EMAIL
CALENDAR University Academic Calendar
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Sep15
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Enjoy a welcome from Dean Christopher A. Schuh and other McCormick leaders, and receive a Northwestern Engineering T-shirt. A free lunch on the Tech East Plaza will follow.
TIME Monday, September 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
LOCATION Ryan Auditorium & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute map it
CONTACT Andi Joppie andi.joppie@northwestern.edu EMAIL
CALENDAR McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
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Sep16
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Fall Classes Begin. Change of Registration (Drop/Add) Late registration for returning students begins
TIME Tuesday, September 16, 2025
CONTACT Office of the Registrar nu-registrar@northwestern.edu EMAIL
CALENDAR University Academic Calendar
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Sep25
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TBA
TIME Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
CONTACT Wynante R Charles wynante.charles@northwestern.edu EMAIL
CALENDAR Department of Computer Science (CS)