Werner Lippert

Werner Lippert is an Assistant Professor and Social Studies Education Coordinator at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is affiliated with the History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Religious Studies Department within the College of Arts, Humanities, Media, and Public Affairs. His office is located in Leonard Hall, Room 304.

Education: PhD in History from Vanderbilt University (2005).

Research focuses on contemporary transatlantic history and US foreign relations during the Cold War, emphasizing diplomatic, economic, and security dimensions. He contributes to social studies education through teaching and supervising student teachers.

Key Publication: The Economic Diplomacy of Ostpolitik: Origins of NATO's Energy Dilemma (2010), analyzing post-WWII transatlantic economic strategies and NATO's energy challenges.

Teaching and advising roles include coordinating the social studies education program. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (face-to-face) and 2:00–4:30 p.m. (remote), with Friday hours until 4:30 p.m.