We are saddened to announce the passing of Prolific Earth Science’s founder and our beloved friend, Dr. Judy Fitzpatrick on June 26th, 2022 after a four year battle with cancer.

A microbiologist and immunologist, known professionally as Dr. Fitzpatrick, Judy received a PhD in immunochemistry at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She then started a medical diagnostic company, Serex. After selling Serex, Judy taught microbiology at Bergen Community College. A dedicated and passionate professor, she was beloved by the student body. In the last few days of her life, she received countless calls and emails from former students, and others she had encouraged and supported, a testament to the many lives she had touched.