And every dollar is worth it three times. For science knowledge, engineering experience and for peace sake an international coöperation over the whole globe. Now tell me how religion can beat that.

@testdummy: whatever the reason is for your post removal, I do not plan to get into engineering, I stick with computer science. But I am following the big projects of the world very closely . Transatlantic bridge, space elevator, LHC... I just find it lovely and very interesting to read about them.