<p>So, I founded a Chemistry Club two years ago and it’s been managed mainly under me while the Vice-President just does what I say. A few weeks ago, I did an experiment without goggles or lab coats and the stuff suddenly blew up (I don’t feel like talking about what it was, but it’s not toxic). Nothing bad happened except a few blisters.
But I remember a conversation where he said sth like “I don’t exactly trust you, so you’ll have to rebuild trust so that I can trust you with volatile chemicals.”
Should a get a recommendation from my Chem teacher who knows me for two years and seen the Chem Club develop, or should I go the safe way?</p>
<p>btw, I’m still a junior.</p>
<p>Risky at this time. </p>
<p>To turn this around, I would take the opportunity to ask this teacher if you can use your experience to help others. Ask if you can visit his Chemistry class to discuss what happened to you and educate the students about lab safety.</p>
<p>At that point this teacher, having regained trust in you, might be willing to either ignore the lab accident and give you an enthusiastic reco, or use your positive response to the accident to speak to your good character and ability to learn, change and grow.</p>
<p>bump, any more?</p>
<p>It would be risky to ask your chemistry teacher for a rec as he may feel obligated to place blame on you to excuse his lack of supervision. And he would be justified in doing so based on the info. in your post.</p>