No matter what, you'll be part of a team. That team might be just you and your advisor, or it may involve more people. Work to understand that team and find wa

No matter what, you'll be part of a team. That team might be just you and your advisor, or it may involve more people. Work to understand that team and find ways to help it achieve its goals (among them will be success in your research). It isn't so much about specific tooling as it is iterating to help the team find the right path forward. Tools-wise: keep it simple, try to align with your group's existing tools, be flexible so you can iterate and adapt. If you're already in contact with mentors/advisors at Columbia, ask them, not us! :).