Casey's interest in astronomy began as a child when she was given the opportunity to visit the planetarium in Rock Bridge High School in her hometown of Columbia, Missouri.
[1] Casey completed her bachelor's degrees in physics, astronomy and applied mathematics from the University of Arizona in 2007.
[14] This program is hosted at the University of Texas at Austin at the McDonald Observatory and allows under-represented undergraduate students to get involved with astronomical research.
Casey created a workshop designed to spread awareness about bullying, microaggressions and harassment for academic researchers with her colleague Kartik Sheth called The Ethical Gray Zone in 2013.
[15] Casey received the 2018 Newton Lacy Pierce Prize awarded by the American Astronomical Society for impactful work in observational astronomy achieved before age 36.