Abstract: | This article presents some of the findings of a very comprehensive survey of the scientific and technological industrial research and development organizations in the Houston Gulf Coast area. This article argues that there are new and emerging occupation in energy research and development, and, presents some of the attributes that industrial organizations felt were desirable for individuals entering these occupations. It provides a means to facilitate the short-and long-range planning of industrial organizations, governmental agencies, and educational institutions in the hiring and training of individuals for new and emerging occupations in energy research and development. |