Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures and is caused by uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain. An electroencephalogram (EEG) is used to diagnose epilepsy by detecting abnormal brain activity, especially during sleep when activity is more easily observed. The author had the opportunity to observe EEG procedures during an internship, which prompted them to choose epilepsy as the topic for their final project and helped broaden their understanding of brain anatomy and sleep patterns.